JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE Jamaica Library Service
ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011
VISION In the year 2016, we are a well-resourced, well-managed and technology-enhanced organization, with well trained, competent and satisfied staff providing universal access to information and knowledge, resulting in excellence in customer service, an information literate society and a positive impact on national development.
MISSION The Jamaica Library Service exists to enable national development through the creation and support of a knowledge-based society of culturally aware lifelong learners by providing universal access to information. This will be achieved by being customer-focused and technology-enhanced; in an aesthetically pleasing environment; and by a well-trained, competent, motivated and empowered team
CORE VALUES – RICOA Respect Integrity Commitment Open-mindedness Accountability
JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011
JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE
ANNUAL REPORT
April 2010 – March 2011
Jamaica Library Service 2 Tom Redcam Drive Cross Roads Kingston 5
JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011
Jamaica Library Service Cataloguing-in-Publication Data:
Jamaica Library Service Jamaica Library Service annual report, April 2010-March 2011 / Jamaica Library Service. 303p.
1. Public Libraries – Jamaica 2. Corporation reports – Jamaica 3. Public Libraries – Administration I. Title 025.1974’7292 – dc 22
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Table of Contents
Board of Management iv Committees of the Board v Executive, Senior & Middle Management Teams vii Parish Library Committees ix List of Tables and Graphs xii List of Appendices xiv Executive Summary xv
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY NETWORK Public Library Network Introduction 1 Collection Management 3 Membership 8 Circulation and Reading Trends 9 Programmes and Services 12 The Technical Departments 20 Other Activities 21 Field Operations 22 Conclusion 121
School Library Network Introduction 122 Collection Management 122 Information Communication Technology Services – School Libraries 126 Field Operations 127 Programmes and Services 137 Plans/Projects to be completed 2011/2012 138 Conclusion 138
FINANCE DIVISION 139 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 145
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION 151 Internal Audit Department 161 Planning & Research Department 165 Public Relations & Marketing Department 173 APPENDICES 183
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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Mr. Paul Lalor, Chairman
Professor Fay Durrant
Mr. Roderick Gordon
Dr. Clement Lambert
Dr. Kimberly Robinson-Walcott
Mrs. Amber Stewart
Dr. Rebecca Tortello
Mr. Ryan Parkesa
Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General
a Mr. Parkes was appointed October 11, 2010
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
AUDIT
Mr. Vivian Crawford – Chairman Mr. Charles Jones Mr. Clive Nicholas Mr. Howard Dawkins Mrs. Carole McDowell Mrs. Grace Spence
DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Rebecca Tortello – Chairman Dr. Clement Lambert Dr. Kimberly Robinson-Walcott Mrs. Amber Stewart Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General
FINANCE
Mr. Paul Lalor – Chairman [effective Sept. 17, 2009] Mr. Roderick Gordon Mrs. Jennifer Scale, Director - Finance Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General
HUMAN RESOURCE
Professor Fay Durrant – Chairman Mrs. Jacqueline Hinkson, Chief Personnel Officer, Services Commission Mrs. Dorna Gray, Director – Human Resource Management & Administration Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD CONT’D
MEMORY OF THE PARISH PROJECT
Professor Edward Baugh - Chairman Professor Fay Durrant, Director - Jamaica Library Board Miss Claudia Williams - Portland Parish Library Committee Mr. Delroy Gunter - St. Elizabeth Parish Library Committee Mr. William McLeod, Vice Chairman - Trelawny Parish Library Committee Miss Daphne Daly, Regional Director - Region 2 [- Dec. 7, 2010] Mrs. Grace Spence, Regional Director - Region 2 [eff. Dec. 7, 2010] Mrs. Novlet Chambers, Regional Director - Region 5 Mr. Cecil Graham, Regional Director (Actg.) – Region 6 [eff. Dec. 7, 2010] Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General Mrs. Karen Barton, Senior Director - National Library Network Mrs. Dorna Gray, Director - Human Resource Management & Administration Mr. Rohan Smith, Director - Information Technology Mrs. Jennifer Scale, Director - Finance
SENIOR MANAGERS
Miss Janet Cousins, Director - Public Library Network Mrs. Patsy Gordon, Director - School Library Network Miss Patricia Lindo, Deputy Director - Administrationb Miss Andrea Anderson, Deputy Director (Actg.) - Administrationc Miss Karen Marshall, Deputy Director - Human Resource Management Mr. Dwight Grant, Deputy Director - Library Technology Mr. Everton Young, Deputy Director - Database & Network Mrs. Karren Leslie, Senior Accounting Officer Miss Pauline Chambers, Budget Officer Mrs. Mary Bewaji, Regional Director-Region 1 Miss Daphne Daly, Regional Director-Region 2 [pre-retirement Dec. 7, 2010] Mrs. Grace Spence, Regional Director-Region 2 [eff. Dec. 7, 2010; from Region 6] Mrs. Lorraine McLean, Regional Director -Region 3 Mrs. Annette Redway, Regional Director-Region 4 Mrs. Novlet Chambers, Regional Director-Region 5 Mr. Cecil Graham, Regional Director (Actg.)-Region 6d Mr. Everton Phipps, Internal Auditore
b Miss Lindo resigned October 5, 2010 c Miss Anderson’s acting appointment became effective December 1, 2010 d Mr. Graham’s acting appointment became effective August 30, 2010 e Mr. Phipps resigned September 1, 2010
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MIDDLE MANAGERS
Miss Kishma Simpson, Senior Librarian - Accessions Dept., Headquarters Miss Geeon Morrison, Senior Librarian - Cataloguing Dept., Headquarters Miss Susan Williams, Senior Librarian - Circulations Dept., Headquarters Mrs. Caleta Miller-Williams, Senior Librarian - School Library Network, Headquarters Miss Maureen Thompson, Senior Librarian - School Library Network, Headquarters Miss Marjorie Rutherford, Senior Librarian - School Library Network, Headquarters Miss Carrol Plummer, Senior Librarian - Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library Network Miss Paulette Benjie, Senior Librarian - St. Catherine Parish Library Network Mrs. Marilee Moodie-Holt, Senior Librarian - St. James Parish Library Network Miss Marvetta Stewart, Senior Librarian - Hanover Parish Library Network Miss Ambrozene Johnson, Senior Librarian - Trelawny Parish Library Network Miss Audrey Minott, Senior Librarian Manchester Parish Library Network Mrs. Cheryl Cousins-Reid, Senior Librarian - Clarendon Parish Library Network Mr. Nicholas Graham, Senior Librarian - St. Ann Parish Library Networkf Mrs. Debbie Bonnick, Senior Librarian (Actg.) - St. Ann Parish Library Networkg Mrs. Nicola Grant-Dyer, Senior Librarian - St. Mary Parish Library Network Miss Nadia Parkes, Senior Librarian (Actg.) - Portland Parish Library Networkh Miss Lorness Fulcott, Senior Librarian - St. Thomas Parish Library Network Miss Merlene Walker, Senior Librarian - St. Elizabeth Parish Library Network Mr. Cecil Graham, Senior Librarian - Westmoreland Parish Library Network Mr. Hopeton Campbell, Assistant Internal Auditor Mrs. Rosemarie Martin, Planning & Research Officer Miss Kimberlyn Williams, Public Relations & Marketing Officer Mr. Lincoln Powell, Building & Maintenance Officeri
f Mr. Graham resigned February 3, 2011 g Mrs. Bonnick’s acting appointment became effective March 1, 2011 h Miss Parkes’s acting appointment became effective March 7, 2011 i Mr. Powell’s appointment became effective October 1, 2010
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PARISH LIBRARY COMMITTEES
KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW
Mr. John Tracey (Chairman), Mr. Leabert Grant (Vice Chairman), Mr. Carlton Francis (Treasurer) [resigned September 2010], Mr. Junior Anthony Clarke, Mr. Sadpha Bennett, Mrs. Marcia Thwaites, Mrs. Joyce Young, Councillor Audrey Smith-Facey, Councillor Tosha Schwapp, Councillor Rosalie Hamilton. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Mary Bewaji - Regional Director, Miss Carrol Plummer - Senior Librarian.
ST. CATHERINE
Dr. Adolph Cameron (Chairman), Mr. Franklyn Smith (Vice Chairman), Mr. Claud Sawyers (Treasurer), Miss Gerlin Bean, Mr. Dennis Robotham, Mrs. Doreen Lawe-Soutar, Mr. William Poinsett, Councillor Everton Morrison [deceased December 29, 2010], Councillor Althea Tomlinson. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Mary Bewaji - Regional Director, Miss Paulette Benjie - Senior Librarian.
ST. JAMES
Rev. Dr. Ephraim Morgan (Chairman), Mr. Hubert F. Smith (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Barbara Smith (Treasurer), Mr. Desmond Flowers, Dr. Cecile Walden, Councillor Richard Solomone, Councillor Leeroy Williams, Mr. Robert Moo-Young, Mrs. Carolyn Fisher. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts -Director General, Miss Daphne Daly - Regional Director [- Dec. 7, 2010], Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, Mrs. Marilee Moodie-Holt - Senior Librarian.
TRELAWNY
Vacant (Chairman), Mr. William McLeod (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Veda Foster (Treasurer), Mrs. Dahlia Magnus, Mr. Hernel Hines, Mrs. Gladys Codner, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, Mr. Linnel McLean, Councillor Fernandez Smith, Councillor Fitz Christie, Rev. Devere Nugent. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Miss Daphne Daly - Regional Director [- Dec. 7, 2010], Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, Miss Ambrozene Johnson - Senior Librarian.
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HANOVER
Dr. David Stair (Chairman), Mr. Audley Gilpin (Vice Chairman), Mr. Michael Chambers, (Treasurer), Rev. Cephas Stern, Mrs. Andria Dehaney-Dinham, Councillor Derrick Foster, Councillor Easton Edwards, Councillor Fredricious Miller. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Miss Daphne Daly - Regional Director [- Dec. 7, 2010], Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, Miss Marvetta Stewart - Senior Librarian.
MANCHESTER
Mr. Byron Farquharson (Chairman), Rev. Dr. Adlyn White (Vice Chairman), Mr. Ivan Green (Treasurer), Councillor Brenda Ramsay, Councillor Iceval Brown, Councillor Faith Sampson- Nickle, Mrs. Ouida Rowe, Mr. Edwin Jones, Mr. Trevor Brown, Mrs. Karlene Kelly-Reid. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Lorraine McLean - Regional Director, Miss Audrey Minott - Senior Librarian.
CLARENDON
Mr. Leopold Hylton (Chairman), Mr. Stanhope Porteous (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Sandra Kenny (Treasurer), Mrs. Marjorie Henry, Miss Judith Thompson, Dr. Henritta Stewart, Mr. Rhoan Parkins, Councillor Trevor Morris, Councillor Inly Blake, Miss Grandlin Fearon. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Lorraine McLean - Regional Director, Mrs. Cheryl Cousins-Reid - Senior Librarian/Secretary.
ST. ANN
Hon. Radcliffe O. Walters, C.R. (Chairman), Mr. Roland McPherson (Vice Chairman), Rev. Winston Allen (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. Rosemarie Johnson, Miss Marjorie Taylor, Councillor Winston Brown, Councillor Ian Bell, Councillor Dalas Dickenson, Mr. Kevin Ingram. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Annette Redway - Regional Director, Mr. Nicholas Graham - Senior Librarian [Feb. 2011], Mrs. Debbie Bonnick - Senior Librarian (Actg.).
ST. MARY
Lt. Col. Errol V. Johnson (Chairman), Mr. Jeff McKitty (Vice Chairman), Father Charles Manderson (Treasurer), Mrs. Karlene Mais-Murdock, Miss Pamile Scott, Mrs. Norma Ellison, Mrs. Tate Dillon-White, Councillor Fitz-Maurice Gray, Miss Ethlyn Douglas [- June 2010], Councillor Dave Morris, Miss Kerry-Ann Chambers [eff. September 2010]. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Annette Redway - Regional Director, Mrs. Nicola Grant-Dyer - Senior Librarian.
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PORTLAND
Mrs. Beryl Jengelley (Chairman), Mrs. Sybil Rendle (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Doreen Bramwell (Treasurer), Miss Yvonne Ridguard, Rev. Vernon Allen, Mr. Richard Derby, Miss Claudia Williams, Councillor Alston Hunter, Mr. Michael Morris, His Worship the Mayor Councillor Floyd Patterson. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Novlet Chambers - Regional Director, Miss Nadia Parkes - Senior Librarian (Actg.).
ST. THOMAS
The Very Rev. Lenworth Haughton (Chairman), Mrs. Iroy Kirby, (Vice Chairman), Miss Marcia Haughton (Treasurer), Mrs. Cynthia Ray, Mrs. Gwendoline Spencer, Miss Millicent Blake, Miss Ouida Raikes, Miss Naudia Crosskill, Councillor Lenworth Rawle, Councillor Maud Turgot. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Novlet Chambers - Regional Director, Miss Lorness Fulcott - Senior Librarian.
ST. ELIZABETH
Mr. Conrad Romans (Chairman), Mrs. Lorna Bennett-Ollivierre (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Andrea Bell (Treasurer), Mrs. Madge Linton, Mr. Delroy Gunter, Councillor Stallyn Brown, Councillor Donald Simpson, Councillor Donovan Pagon, Mr. Clovis Tatham, Mrs. Allison Morris. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, [- Dec. 7, 2010], Mr. Cecil Graham - Regional Director (Actg.), Miss Merlene Walker - Senior Librarian.
WESTMORELAND
Rev. Winston Barrett (Chairman), Mr. Glazeter Leslie (Vice Chairman), Mr. David Dennisur (Treasurer), Miss Pearlena Blagrove, Mr. Lloyd Daley, His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore, Mrs. Opal Beharie, Councillor Paul Wilson, Miss Maxine McGregor, Mr. Victor Drumm (deceased). Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director [- Dec. 7, 2010], Mr. Cecil Graham - Regional Director (Actg.).
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List of Tables & Graphs
Public Library Network
Table 1 Purchases of Books & Multimedia Material 4 Table 2 Value of Donations Received 5 Table 3 Collection - Distribution per Capita 8 Table 4 Comparative Membership 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 9 Table 5 Comparative Circulation 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 11 Table 6 Retrieval of overdue books comparison – 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 11 Table 7 Comparative Computer Usage 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 17 Figure 1 Material Dispatched 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 20
School Library Network
Table 1 Purchases by Categories 123 Table 2 Periodicals by titles 123 Table 3 Withdrawals from Primary & High School Libraries 125 Table 4 Primary School Libraries Visited 128 Table 5 High School Libraries Visited 129 Table 6 Status of School Libraries Served by Regions 133 Table 7 Attendance at Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar 136 Table 8 Categories of School Represented at Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar 136 Table 9 Teacher/Librarians Administering School Libraries 137
Finance Division
Table 1 Estimates of Expenditure by Cost Centre 140 Table 2 Direction & Administration – Estimates of Expenditure by Objects 141 Table 3 School Library Network – Estimates of Expenditure by Objects 142 Table 4 Public Library Network – Estimates of Expenditure by Objects 143
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List of Tables & Graphs Cont’d
Information Technology Division
Table 1 Computer Inventory for Public Access 153 Table 2 Information Communication Technology Assets 159
Internal Audit
Table 1 Schedule of Audits 163
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Appendices
Public Library Network
PLN 001 Extension Activities 184
School Library Network
SLN 001 School Libraries Served by Regions 256
SLN 002 Donations 257
SLN 003 Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries 258
SLN 004 Displays & Extension Activities 276
Human Resource Management & Administration Division
HRM 001 Staff Establishment in Occupational Categories 282
HRM 002 Provisional Appointment 283
HRM 003 Permanent Appointment 288
HRM 004 Resignation/Separation 292
HRM 005 Staff Training & Development 297
HRM 006 Motor Vehicle Fleet Inventory 299
SENIOR OFFICERS COMPENSATION 302
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Jamaica Library Service persevered throughout the year to maintain an exemplary standard of performance offering a range of programmes and services to pre-empt demand and meet the information needs of its ever-expanding client base. This goal was achieved in spite of increasing challenges.
The Jamaica Library Board and Parish Library Committees advised, guided and supported the executive team ensuring proper governance practices - adherence to regulations and the maintenance of systems of accountability, productivity, optimal performance management while preserving employee and client satisfaction.
In dealing with the human asset, the organization remained resolute in its guiding objective “To have in place a team of well-trained, competent, high-performing and satisfied staff.”A varied in-house programme and ongoing collaboration with partners and other government agencies facilitated staff participation in training and developmental opportunities. Focus on health, safety and security issues and the consistent review of communication tools assisted in the maintenance of harmonious working relationships and a stable industrial relations climate. Members of staff were kept informed of developments on the Public Sector Transformation initiative and discussions on the topic and attendant activities were encouraged and facilitated.
Overall management was provided to the network through Headquarters. Six Regional Offices managed Public Library services from thirteen Parish Libraries, 108 Branch Libraries and a network of thirteen Mobile Libraries serving 406 communities without fixed library facilities. In addition, Public Library service was delivered to special categories of users in fifteen areas including Special Education institutions, persons detained in Penal and Correctional institutions, those confined to Hospitals and Infirmaries and residents in Children’s Homes and Places of Safety. The School Library Network maintained responsibility for Libraries in 926 schools giving assistance to students, teachers and support staff in educational institutions ranging from Infant to Secondary and High Schools. Improvement to the status of school libraries continued to be a priority. To this end, sustained efforts were made towards transforming inactive and partially active school libraries to active status yielding significant results due largely to successful collaboration with school administrators.
The organization’s commitment to Early Childhood development was further underscored by the commitment of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, Education (CHASE) Fund in February 2011 to finance the second phase of the Infant School Library Development Project. This phase will result in the remodelling of Libraries in an additional four infant Schools.
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A budget totalling $758.667M was approved for the year representing 64% of the organization’s submission of $1,188.902M. Subvention receipts for the financial year were $768.202M, which included $14.826M, an outstanding amount due for the 2009/2010 financial year.
Total expenditure for the year was $811.544M. The deficit of $43.342M was funded from income generating activities and other funding streams throughout the Network. Overall there was the usual prudent management of the limited resources, however, despite all valiant efforts made, the financial constraints and the inadequate subvention support affected many areas of operation and stymied the implementation of a number of projects. Many vital projects/activities had to be deferred while others remained incomplete.
The organization’s Collection Management Committee undertook ongoing assessment of the collection to identify areas of strength and weakness and worked assiduously to maintain a collection in keeping with the needs of its users. In spite of inadequate funding the number of books and multimedia material acquired increased from 43,713 in 2009/2010 to a record 304,190 items in 2010/2011. Donations and beneficial partnership arrangements constituted the bulk of items received during the year. A significant partnership forged with the Rotary Clubs “Road to Literacy Project” realized over 404,000 volumes.
A comprehensive programme of specially organized public education, current awareness and outreach activities complemented reference and lending services. Regular extension activities included national commemorative events and other events specific to local and community interest. Sustained partnerships with other agencies contributed much to the successes realized. The annual National Reading Competition was again successful and this year’s National Reading Fair, recorded as the most successful to date, introduced new and exciting features including The Adult Escape, GamesVille and the Tiny Tots Theatre.
To properly recognize the first native Director of the Jamaica Library Service, in a ceremony held on August 12, 2010, the Jamaica Library Board named the Reading Room of the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library the “Joyce Robinson Hall”. The programme of refurbishing facilities and expansion of Library buildings was extensively revised. A variety of factors including labour relations issues affecting some of the organization’s benefactors reduced the pace of work on the programme of erecting library facilities. The state of the vehicular fleet was a limiting factor. The insufficiency of the general service fleet reduced the frequency of staff travel to supervise Branches and effect programmes in new areas. The aged and often inoperable fleet of Mobile Libraries resulted in a sporadic schedule of visits on a number of routes engendering frustration and disenchantment for the users of the Mobile Library Service.
In spite of some major disappointments experienced in the quest for partnership support, the capacity of the information and communication technology infrastructure was further expanded and improved during the year with the allocation of additional computers and the implementation of the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wide Area Network (WAN) and the introduction of wireless access in all main Libraries and in six Branch libraries.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY NETWORK
INTRODUCTION
The Public Library Network recorded a year of stellar performance against a background of economic and other constraints. The Network endeavoured to meet the needs of clients by providing a wide range of resources, programmes and services guided by the Strategic Development Plan 2006-2011, other planning programmes and the organization’s mandate as articulated in the Core Values and Mission and Vision Statements. Operations continued through the technical departments and 542 Service Points comprising:-
Headquarters Technical Departments: - Accessions - Cataloguing - Circulations
Network of Libraries Parish Libraries 13 Branch Libraries: Full-time 67 Part-time 41 108 Mobile Service Points 406 Institutional Service Points: Penal/Correctional Institutions 4 Hospitals & Infirmaries 4 Children’s Homes & Places of Safety 4 Special Education Institutions 3
Reference and Lending Services
Providing informational, educational and recreational resources through books and other library material, programmes and services remained the core activity of the organization in its mission to enable national development. It was also a relatively active period with circulation at 3,081,035. Compared to the previous year however, there was a significant decline of 237,979 from 3,319,014. The decrease in the number of material circulated may be attributed to several factors including deficiencies with the collection, the revision of the mobile library schedules, the increasing use of other electronic resources, the use of the EBSCO database and the Internet for research. In response to this development libraries continued to assist users by directing them to sites most suited to their specific needs. Simultaneously the book collection continued to be actively promoted through exhibitions and displays and the preparation and distribution of reading lists.
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Extension Activities
A comprehensive programme of specially organized public education, current awareness and outreach activities complemented the extensive reference and lending services. Activities included national commemorative events and other events specific to local and community interest. Partnerships with other agencies in the organizing of activities were also sustained and contributed much to the successes realized.
Buildings and Physical Infrastructure
Work progressed on the construction or renovation of a number of buildings. Several factors however impeded the progress of others. These factors included work stoppages at the multipurpose centres constructed under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Innercity Basic Services (ICBS) projects in Trench Town, Kingston; Bucknor, Clarendon; Flanker, St. James and Knollis in St. Catherine. The centres will house libraries, other social amenities and appropriate commercial operations. At the end of the period projections were for the buildings to be completed by the end of the second or third quarter of the new financial year.
Other scheduled projects included the new branches proposed for the communities of Brandon Hill in St. Andrew and Grange Hill in Westmoreland. Brandon Hill is a joint project between the Kiwanis Club of Stony Hill and the Jamaica Library Service and Grange Hill is a partnership involving the Member of Parliament, members of the community of Grange Hill and this organization.
A partnership that has remained of much value over the years and continued to be strengthened is that between Restaurants of Jamaica Limited and the Jamaica Library Service. The partnership mainly involves the establishment of the JLS/KFC Chicky Reading Corners and Homework Centres in a number of libraries. One such facility was opened at the Greater Portmore Branch Library on May 15. The opening was to the appreciation and delight of the people of Greater Portmore and the surrounding communities. The Honourable Andrew Holness, Minister of Education participated in the formalities by delivering the main address and declaring the centre open.
Information and Communication Technology
The capacity of the information and communication technology infrastructure continued to be expanded and improved with the allocation of additional computers and the implementation of the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) and the introduction of wireless access at a number of libraries.
Technical Services
The technical services departments continued to support field operations islandwide and recorded areas of satisfactory performance. The Accessions Department recorded an increase in the number of books and related items processed and distributed compared to the last review
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period. A total of 118,548 items were distributed representing an increase of 53,709 or approximately 90%.
The Cataloguing Department in its continuing inspection and assessment of library catalogues provided retraining for members of staff at seven Parish Libraries and eight Branch Libraries.
The Circulations Department successfully organized a number of exhibitions which included a touring exhibition, which was a part of the Caribbean ICT Roadshow.
The department also continued to collect, compile and analyze on a timely basis statistical and other data in relation to stock, membership, loans, reference, research activities and computer usage in order to inform decisions in the development of client services.
Challenges
The Network recorded positive performance in a number of areas but this was achieved against the background of major challenges. Efforts to build the collection to be more in keeping with the established international standard was constrained by the rapidly rising costs and limited available funding. The result was that gaps remained in several areas of the collection. Continued delinquency in the return of overdue books also compromised the attempts to increase the collection to the desired level.
The mobile service continued to perform below potential as a result of the absence of units in a number of parishes. Some service was provided through the use of utility vehicles but operations were constrained by the limited capacities of these vehicles. Poor road conditions, unreliable wireless internet connectivity and limited time available for use of the Internet service were some of the challenges which also affected this service.
The deteriorated condition of a number of rented premises affected operations and forced the suspension of service in some communities. Social unrest in certain urban and rural communities also resulted in periodic suspension of operations.
1. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
Acquisitions
The organization, through the Collection Management Committee, continued the work of building the collection to satisfy user needs. In spite of limited funding the number of books and multimedia material acquired increased from 43,713 in 2009/2010 to a record 304,190 items in 2010/2011. Donation constituted the bulk of items.
Purchases – Books and Multimedia Material
There was a significant decline in the purchase of items mainly due to the deficiency in budgetary support. Notwithstanding the situation 3,673 volumes were acquired at a cost of
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$5,383,105.35. Of this total, $17,840.00 was spent on overseas publications. This figure represents a decrease of 74% in expenditure when compared to the corresponding period 2009/2010.
With limited purchasing power, the organization placed priority on procuring local material, ensuring that West Indian literature continued to be adequately represented in the collection. The table below details the breakdown of items purchased.
Table 1. Purchases of Books and Multimedia Material 2010/2011
CATEGORY VOLUMES VOLUMES COST GENERAL WEST INDIAN ($) Non-Fiction 178 688 1,888,510.25 Reference (Adult) 268 562 1,962,148.70 Fiction 62 514 546,423.10 Young Adult 35 - 62,106.00 Reference (Junior) 129 130 221,520.10 Junior 649 439 658,737.20 Non-Book Material - 19 43,660.00 Sub-Total 1,321 2,352 GRAND TOTAL 3,673 5,383,105.35
Special Fund
During the fiscal year 2009/2010 the Rockhouse Foundation of the United States of America donated $1.3 million to purchase material for the Negril Branch Library. Purchases amounted to $1,126,138.95 during that year. An additional $73,653.60 was spent during 2010/2011 to acquire additional material. A balance of $100,207.45 remains to continue acquisitions for the service point in the next fiscal year.
Donations – Books and Multimedia Material
Donations received for the year numbered 300,517 valued at $163,690,288.46. This accounted for 93% of the material processed.
Rotary Clubs of Jamaica Donation
An important development during the year was the partnering of the organization with the Rotary Clubs of Jamaica under the Rotary Race to Literacy/Book Drive. The Public Library Network received 240,151 volumes. The material assisted in supplementing the available resources particularly material for younger readers. The colourful board, picture and pop-up books for Tiny Tots as well as the material for emergent readers provided welcome additions to the collections.
Other major donors for the period included The Children’s Chance and The Wishart Memorial Foundation.
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Table 2. Value of Donations Received 2009/2010 & 2010/2011
VALUE OF DONATIONS RECEIVED CLASS 2009/2010 2009/2010 2010/2011 2010/2011 Volumes Cost ($) Volumes Cost ($) REFERENCE 2,406 3,531,585.28 3,963 10,209,330.29 NON-FICTION HARD COVER 1,625 2,729,979.03 3,434 7,759,539.76 NON-FICTION PAPERBACK 288 200,324.50 1,664 2,064,119.00 FICTION HARD COVER 3,754 7,308,016.70 11,553 22,996,638.90 FICTION PAPERBACK 9,232 6,274,459.29 17,181 20,012,909.55 REFERENCE JUNIOR 351 396,941.86 735 1,862,451.70 JUNIOR HARD COVER 2,934 2,297,107.54 20,485 40,281,651.95 JUNIOR PAPERBACK 1,854 1,331,337.71 239,850 57,081,451.71 JUNIOR BOARD BOOKS 150 96,755.75 1,349 1,010,310.00 NON-BOOK MATERIAL: CDs, DVD's, AUDIO & AUDIO- VISUAL CASSETTES 245 317,217.65 303 411,885.60 GRAND TOTAL 22,839 $24,483,725.31 300,517 $163,690,288.46
Periodicals Newspapers Newspapers continued to be very important sources of current news, features, and for development of the reference collection files both at Headquarters and in the Parish Network. A total of $213,556.86 was spent on newspaper subscriptions at Headquarters and approximately $1,500,000.00 at the parish level.
Journals and Magazines Subscription to popular recreational and scholarly periodicals was continued and these items remained useful sources to their target readers. During the period 6,576 items were purchased and 5,599 were received as donations.
EBSCO Database
Increasing access to and promoting the use of the EBSCO Database as a supplement to printed material continued. The efforts were successful as at the end of the year a record 38,320 searches were done.
Evaluation of the Collection
Ongoing assessment of the collection to identify areas of strength and weakness continued to be important in determining the material purchased and to meet the needs of users.
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Areas of strength as listed below indicate subjects that have fairly satisfactory coverage at most service points:-
Biology Business Education Caribbean Geography Chemistry Food and Nutrition Home Economics Jamaican Culture Music Physics Religion - Comparative Sciences - Pure, Applied Sciences and Life Social Studies West Indian History
A stocktaking exercise of the collection was undertaken during August 2010 in order to provide an accurate inventory of material in the collection and to establish the main areas of deficiency. The pre-stocktaking activities involved the withdrawal of a number of items which were damaged or outdated. The stock count resulted in a decrease to 555,224 or 26% in comparison to the previous year’s figure of 759,988. The final phase of the stocktaking exercise involved the updating of the catalogue records which continued during the remainder of the year.
Deficiencies in the collection which were made more stark after the stocktaking exercise included picture books, early concept material and readers for infants and pre-schoolers. Although there were additions in these areas, particularly through the Rotary Clubs Project, this was not sufficient to close the gaps significantly.
Serious deficiencies also remained in the specialized collection of simplified material aimed at promoting adult literacy as well as in the subject areas listed below:-
Accounting
Agricultural Science
Athletics
Auto Mechanics
Biographies – Caribbean Personalities
Building Construction
Business Administration and Management
CAPE and CXC Core subjects
Careers
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Clothing and Textile
Do-it-Yourself Hobbies
Education – Early Childhood
European History
Family Issues
Folklore – Jamaican
Guidance and Counselling
History - Caribbean
History - European
Human and Social Biology
Information and Communication Technology
Librarianship
Office Procedure
Philosophy
Physical Education
Pre-school/Tiny Tot
Psychology
Religious Education
Sociology
Sports
Technical Drawing
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Welding
Woodwork
The international guideline for public libraries establishes an ideal standard of between 1.5 to 2.5 books per capita. As in previous years, the organization was unsuccessful in attaining this goal (See Table 3).
The Internet, periodicals, newspaper clippings, multimedia and pamphlet collections covering a range of topics and subject areas were particularly useful sources of information especially given the gaps in the collection.
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Table 3: Collection - Distribution Per Capita
COLLECTION IDEAL COLLECTION COLLECTION 2010/2011 PER PARISHES POPULATION COLLECTION 2009/2010 2010/2011 CAPITA
KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW 669,512 1,004,268 100,553 62,368 0.1
ST. CATHERINE 500,942 751,413 69,537 50,932 0.1
ST. JAMES 185,334 278,001 41,377 38,378 0.2
TRELAWNY 75,996 113,994 56,538 24,558 0.3
HANOVER 70,276 105,414 41,330 29,146 0.4
MANCHESTER 191,875 287,813 73,692 59,443 0.3
CLARENDON 247,751 371,627 59,336 44,732 0.2
ST. ANN 174,281 261,422 83,024 60,033 0.3
ST. MARY 114,889 172,334 51,889 42,306 0.4
PORTLAND 82,656 123,984 44,031 36,498 0.4
ST. THOMAS 94,716 142,074 43,489 26,185 0.3
ST. ELIZABETH 151,887 227,831 49,182 41,879 0.3
WESTMORELAND 145,712 218,568 46,010 38,766 0.3 TOTAL : 2,705,817 4,058,741 759,988 555,224 0.2 N.B.: Population figures obtained from Demographics Statistics 2010, The Statistical Institute of Jamaica
2. MEMBERSHIP
The combined membership at 559,110 reflected a decrease of 9,617 when compared with last year’s total of 568,727. The decrease was mainly the result of the delisting of delinquent members who had failed to return material borrowed after a period of at least one year.
A comprehensive membership initiative targetting registered and unregistered users and the wider public is being discussed. The aim of the initiative is not only to increase membership but to promote a vibrant and participative membership.
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Table 4: Comparative Membership for the year 2009-2010 and 2010 – 2011
Parishes Membership for the year Membership for the year 2010-2011 2009-2010
Kingston and St. Andrew 164,827 167,593 St. Catherine 34,509 43,148 St. James 49,660 49,480 Trelawny 39,331 40,946 Hanover 9,368 9,210 Manchester 68,515 67,868 Clarendon 73,097 72,195 St. Ann 27,323 27,625 St. Mary 8,736 7,834 Portland 13,016 13,075 St. Thomas 12,777 12,715 St. Elizabeth 22,954 22,769 Westmoreland 34,997 34,269
Grand Total 559,110 568,727
3. CIRCULATION AND READING TRENDS
Reference Consultations
Consultations of reference books recorded a decrease of 210,381 from 2,671,338 in 2009/2010 to 2,460,957 in the period under review. The inadequacy of the collection in certain subject areas and increased use of the Internet contributed to the decline. Despite the decline usage remained quite significant. The material consulted by both adult and junior readers covered a wide range of subject areas and continued to reflect the diverse reading interests of users. The subject matters most frequently consulted included:
Biographies (Caribbean personalities) Biology Building Technology Caribbean Studies (CAPE) Chemistry Communication (CAPE) Cookery - Jamaican recipes Cultural Traditions
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Geography Health – Diseases Home Management Hospitality & Tourism Human Resource Management Industrial Relations Information Technology Management (general) Mathematics – Calculus, High School level Musical Instruments Office Practice Physical Geography Practical Nursing practices Psychology (including Educational Psychology) Pure, Applied and Life Sciences Religious Education Social Studies (CXC) Spanish language (readers) Sports – rules of game & how to play Substance Abuse Technical Drawing Visual Arts West African History West Indian History West Indian Literature (biographical information on writers)
Loans – Home Reading
The number of items issued for home reading showed downward movement with the figure decreasing by 106,509 from 725,568 in 2009/2010 to 619,059 in 2010/2011.
The decrease was mainly attributable to deficiencies in the collections where the available material did not meet the needs of users.
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Books and Multimedia Items
Table 5: Circulation 2009 – 2010 and 2010 – 2011
Parishes Circulation for the year Circulation for the year 2010-2011 2009-2010 Kingston and St. Andrew 354,234 378,913 St. Catherine 226,336 286,692 St. James 212,802 204,034 Trelawny 71,576 96,187 Hanover 92,309 97,804 Manchester 226,382 219,094 Clarendon 295,882 361,812 St. Ann 416,443 349,534 St. Mary 235,938 289,725 Portland 330,385 320,657 St. Thomas 175,233 182,183 St. Elizabeth 282,641 333,985 Westmoreland 160,874 198,394
Grand Total 3,081,035 3,319,014
Overdues
Although the timely return of material remained at an undesirable level there were signs that the retrieval efforts were achieving incremental success. This was evident in the decreases recorded for notices sent and items retrieved. Efforts will continue to effect reduction in all areas until the problem is significantly contained.
Table 6: Retrieval of Overdue Books Comparison 2009-2010 & 2010-2011
APRIL 2009 – MARCH 2010 APRIL 2010 - MARCH 2011 RESULTS Notices Sent 47,249 31,621 15,628 (decrease) Material Retrieved 62,301 29,287 33,014 (decrease) Material Outstanding 19,579 15,231 4,348 (decrease) Value of Material Outstanding $12,730,451.17 $10,494,172.58 $2,236,278.59
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4. PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES
Extension and Outreach Activities
The Network offered a wide ranging and comprehensive programme1 of public education, current awareness and specially organized activities for children and adults. The activities included lectures, panels, discussions, expositions, exhibitions and displays, special interest clubs, community information initiatives, training programmes and a variety of competitions.
A number of events were coordinated nationally but all libraries sought to expand and generally enhance their local activities.
A development of note was the introduction of the Memory of the Parish project which was piloted in three parishes, namely Portland, St. Elizabeth and Trelawny. The project is to be extended throughout the Network. The main objective of the project is to encourage the collection, preservation and dissemination of information on the oral and written history and heritage of local communities not previously recorded. The project will enhance the local history programmes already existing at most libraries.
The Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library commenced its introductory computer training class for Senior Citizens at the Parish Library on October 4. The Parish Library also participated in the Peace Corps. /Jamaica Trainee Resource Fair by mounting an exhibition on the organization.
The Harbour View Branch Library successfully hosted three workshops catering to students sitting the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). A total of 110 students and 7 parents attended the workshop.
The Higholborn Street Branch Library held 10 home work and reading sessions with a combined attendance of 78 children. Shortwood Branch Library had a very active year having conducted its Reading, Spanish, Sign Language and Homework Clubs and Fun Friday sessions. The combined attendance was 2,212.
Tivoli Gardens Branch Library organized a successful summer programme with sponsorship by the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited. Over 200 children participated in the event.
The St. Catherine Parish Library successfully hosted a “One Love” Concert as part of its National Heritage Week Activities. Several branch libraries continued their weekly homework programme for students sitting the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).
St. James Parish Library highlighted its Reading Week activities through the mounting of exhibitions featuring award winning children’s books. The network also participated in Career Day activities at the Spot Valley High School by mounting an exhibition on Librarianship as a Career.
1 Appendix PLN 001: Extension Activities
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In Trelawny the network renewed its annual participation in the Hague Agricultural Show. The Parish Library network also had a successful launch of its Memory of the Parish Project in November.
Hanover Parish Library continued its popular Weeny Wednesday children’s activity programmes throughout the network and the Kiwanis Club of Lucea adopted the weekly Friday Frolic programme at the Parish Library.
Manchester conducted its sixth annual Caribbean Quiz Competition for Schools with a record number of 15 schools participating. The network also continued its Boys’ Reading Day at the Parish Library and Christiana and Huntley/Mount Prospect Branch Libraries.
Clarendon Parish Library held another successful Child Month Debating Competition. Kilsyth Primary was declared the champion school. Computer training for juniors was also introduced.
In St. Ann the Parish Library successfully hosted its annual Child Month concert with approximately 350 persons participating. Moneague Branch Library organized a poster competition for students. The slogan was My Parent(s) My Hero.
St. Mary Parish Library again successfully held its annual Tacky Day activities under the slogan Imagine Slavery 250 years ago. The annual Christmas Fair was also successful with over 3,000 persons attending.
Portland Parish Library expanded its Spanish Language Club and formed a Music Club. Both activities generated much interest among the participants. The network also launched its Memory of the Parish Project in November.
In the St. Thomas Parish Library network activities were highlighted by a successful summer programme and a series of exhibitions commemorating special events.
Activities in the St. Elizabeth Parish Library network were highlighted by the launch of the Memory of the Parish Project on November 22. An exhibition was mounted to coincide with the launch of the project. The network conducted 180 Story Hour sessions.
Westmoreland Parish Library organized 103 exhibitions covering a variety of subjects and viewed by approximately 43,801 persons.
In addition to the events mentioned above Headquarters organized a number of exhibitions in partnership with other agencies. Some were routed throughout the Network and included:
National Reading Week Literacy: A Bridge to Success – April 18 - 24
Jamaica 4H Clubs Expo Youth Involvement in Local Food for Production and Sustainability – April 20
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International Year of Biodiversity Biodiversity and Birds – May 20
Early Childhood Commission Expo Jamaica Land We Love: Charter Our Children’s Future – June 9 -10
Caribbean ICT Road Show Harnessing the Power of Innovation: The Engine for ICT Enables Development – July 18 - 20
Denbigh Agricultural Show Grow What We Eat, Eat What We Grow – July 31- August 2
International Literacy Day The Power of Women – September 20
Credit Union Month Visit Your Library Read a Book Today – Oct. 19-22
Institute of Jamaica Ole Time Chrismus – December 17
National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair
The National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair were organized under the slogan Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ your Library.
The objectives of both events are to:
- develop skills in reading - encourage the reading habit and promote reading as a pleasurable and enjoyable activity - promote information literacy - foster an interest in and an appreciation of good literature - hone skills in comprehension, literacy analysis and criticism - cultivate and encourage an interest in libraries and information - actively promote and encourage an interest in lifelong learning
The national finalists were hosted at a luncheon in their honour at the Joyce Robinson Hall, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on August 25, 2010. They were also accommodated overnight to facilitate the taping of the Quiz finals at Television Jamaica (TVJ) on August 26.
The books used for the National Finals were:
6-8 YEARS
Oscar Wilde’s The Star Child - Maidment, Stella retold.
The Love for Three Oranges - Prokofiev, Sergei
Brothers In Hope - Williams, Mary
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9-11 YEARS
The Watsons Go To Birmingham - Curtis, Christopher Paul
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - DiCamillo, Kate
Penny From Heaven - Holm, Jennifer L.
12-14 YEARS
Small Steps - Sachar, Louis
Listening For Lions - Whelan, Gloria
Black Storm Comin’ - Wilson, Diane Lee
15-20 YEARS
Beyond Ugly - Briscoe, Constance
Copper Sun - Draper, Sharon M.
Island Songs - Wheatle, Alex
21 AND OVER
A Thousand Splendid Suns - Hosseini, Khaled
Banana Bottom - McKay, Claude
Pilgrim State: A Story Of Mothers and Daughters and Bonds Which Can Never Be Broken - Walker, Jacqueline
The National Reading Fair was held for the second consecutive year at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library. Highlights included the parade and introduction of the parish and national champions, readings by noted Jamaican authors, storytelling, movie sessions, computer games, exhibitions by the Jamaica Library Service, sponsorship partners and other entities, Adult Escape an activity specifically targeted to adults and a closing concert featuring some of Jamaica’s most well known performing artistes.
Annual Summer Programme
The programme was scheduled in all parish libraries, branch libraries and a number of mobile stops over periods ranging from two to four weeks. All activities were centred under the slogan
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Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ Your Library. Activities included art and craft, sports, drama, dance, storytelling, reading, indoor and outdoor games, film shows, lectures, computer classes and various competitions.
Story Hour
The weekly Story Hour sessions continued and remained very popular with junior readers. Over 1,000 sessions were conducted throughout the Network.
Special Activity Clubs
The special activity clubs continued to generate a high level of interest and participation among the young members. The aim of the activities is to develop new skills and talents, encourage attitudes of sharing and interaction among young persons and to broaden their experiences generally. The clubs cover a range of interests such as Chess, Art, Dance, History, Spanish, Reading and Writing. During the year, these groups met as scheduled in very successful sessions. Six hundred and nineteen sessions were held islandwide.
Class Visits and Visits to Schools
The programme of visits to schools by staff of the Public Library Network continued as did visits from classes of these institutions. These visits provided an opportunity to inform students and teachers of the services and programmes offered and to give guidance on how to use the library. Approximately 300 visits were made throughout the islandwide Network.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services
Computer Services
Computer services continued to record steady growth both in the available resources and use by the public. The provision of a number of additional public access computers and improvement in the infrastructure generally continued to impact positively on usage. More users were able to access the Internet for research and conduct electronic mailing, word processing and a variety of other activities.
The comparative figures for usage reflect an increase of 15%, moving from 803,266 in 2009/2010 to 922,128 in 2010/2011 (See Table 8).
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Table 8: Comparative figures for computer usage
Internet Word Total Internet Word Total PARISH Usage Processing 2010-2011 Usage Processing 2009-2010
Kingston and 134,121 18,540 152,661 113,489 4,651 118,140 St. Andrew 69,548 7,608 St. Catherine 77,156 50,960 7,398 58,358 50,565 8,594 St. James 59,159 43,742 5,083 48,825 42,663 10,035 Hanover 52,698 35,042 7,117 42,159 68,599 8,170 Trelawny 76,769 58,035 8,569 66,604 53,897 6,185 Manchester 60,082 42,400 5,864 48,264 56,986 5,642 Clarendon 62,628 58,258 9,154 67,412 63,568 8,048 St. Ann 71,616 58,870 10,228 69,098 40,446 9,363 St. Mary 49,809 39,583 8,634 48,217 58,374 7,246 Portland 65,620 48,405 3,997 52,402 41,457 6,332 St. Thomas 47,789 37,937 9,164 47,101 51,358 13,710 St. Elizabeth 65,068 44,535 13,584 58,119 69,536 11,537 Westmoreland 81,073 66,376 12,191 78,567
GRAND 801,118 121,010 922,128 697,632 105,634 803,266 TOTAL
Training for the Public
Kingston and St. Andrew and Clarendon Parish Libraries joined other libraries in the introduction of training in information technology for senior citizens and juniors respectively. At the end of the year approximately 370 persons had been trained island wide.
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Photocopying
The increasing need among students at all levels for information to support various assignments and research projects resulted in an increase in demand for photocopying service. The demand was also supported by the growing need by members of the public to reproduce personal documents for various transactions.
Some parishes expanded and improved their service by acquisition of additional machines or the upgrade of existing equipment.
The photocopying portfolio continued to be managed cognizant of all the tenets of Intellectual Property Rights including copyright management.
Facsimile Service
Libraries provided facsimile service as members of the public sought to communicate and send documents both locally and internationally.
Service to Users with Special Needs
Correctional Institutions
The parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Ann, St. Catherine and St. Mary provided service to correctional institutions within their parishes and reported fair performance. Service was provided to the South Camp Rehabilitation Centre in Kingston, Rio Cobre Juvenile Centre in St. Catherine, Richmond Adult Correctional Institution in St. Mary and Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Ann. Service at the Armadale Juvenile Correctional Institution also in St. Ann remained suspended; however, it is expected that services will resume in the next financial year.
Regular visits were made to the South Camp Rehabilitation Centre for replenishment of the stock and training of the staff and residents assigned to the library. The library’s extension activities included an interesting presentation marking Black History/Reggae Month.
Although regular visits were not made to Rio Cobre due to staffing and other challenges, there was regular communication with the institution. The network was represented at an awards ceremony for students who successfully sat the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examinations.
Hill Top, served by the mobile library, was affected by the withdrawal of the unit for repairs. There was however marginal increase in membership taking the total to 254. St. Mary reported very significant improvement in activity at Richmond with home loans moving from 1,680 to 2,117. Membership also increased from 121 to 182. The institution’s authorities continued to fully support the programme.
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Children’s Homes/Places of Safety
Manchester Parish Library paid quarterly visits to the Hanbury, New Hope, New Vision and Windsor Lodge Children’s Homes and conducted story and reading sessions.
Hospital and Infirmary Services
Portland Parish Library continued to serve both patients and staff at the Port Antonio Hospital and reported an increase in stock and circulation with figures moving from 682 to 695 and from 351 to 486 respectively.
St. Elizabeth Parish Library reported a fairly active year of service to the Pediatric Ward at the Black River Hospital. During visits stories were read to the children and books loaned for reading between visits. Ninety-nine (99) children were served, 133 books loaned and 21 Story Hour sessions conducted during the period.
Special Education Institutions
Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library continued to provide service to special education institutions through regular visits to the Abilities Foundation. The network also participated in the Rudolph Lopez School of Hope Reading Emphasis Week activities. Hanover Parish Library paid fortnightly visits to the Llandilo School of Special Education and engaged the students in a variety of learning and recreational activities.
The service to institutions continued to record a generally positive report; however, difficulties included inadequate collections and inconsistent staffing arrangements at locations. Through strengthened partnership with the institutions, the organization will continue its quest to provide improved service to the residents and staff.
Service to the Visually Impaired
The Service to the Visually Impaired recorded improved performance in some libraries. St. James Parish Library recorded the registration of seven new users. This followed a sustained membership drive by the network and regular attendance at Meeting of the St. James Chapter of the Jamaica Society for the Blind. Four persons continued to make regular use of the service at the St. Mary Parish Library.
Postal Reader Service
The St. Elizabeth Parish Library continued to provide this vital service to persons in remote communities in the parish. Membership was recorded at 13 and loans at133 increasing by 3 and 68 respectively.
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5. THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS
Accessions
The Department continued to coordinate the selection, acquisition, processing and distribution of all books, multimedia and other library resources for the Public Library Network.
Data for the year were as follows:
Volumes acquired by purchase - 3,673 Items of donated material received - 300,517 Items processed for addition to stock - 125,847 volumes, 41,068 titles Volumes distributed - 118,548 Entries deleted (11,116) and interfiled (8,885) to update the Accessions Register and the Junior Catalogue.
Two special projects were undertaken during the year. The aim of the projects was to process the donations received from the Children’s Chance and the Rotary Club to facilitate the material reaching the public in a timely manner.
Material Dispatched 2009/2010 & 2010/2011
100,000 90,769 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 2009/2010 50,000 2010/2011 40,000 30,000 22,448 21,268 19,553 20,000 7,501 10,623 10,000 4,702 2,999 1,058 2,466 0 Adult Home Adult Junior Home Junior Non-Book Reading Reference Reading Reference Material
Figure 1: Distribution of Print Material 2009/2010 & 2010/2011
Cataloguing
In undertaking its main function of maintaining the Union Catalogue in Headquarters and the parishes, the following activities were undertaken:
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Items catalogued and classified – 12,874 Catalogue entries produced – 54,212 Catalogue entries filed – 30,445 Items deleted from the Union Catalogue and withdrawn from the collection – 1,685
Work progressed on the preparation of the bibliographical records for the retro-conversion of the manual records to Machine Readable Records (MARC) as one of the main activities toward the automation of the Union Catalogue.
Circulations
A high level of output was achieved by the Department during the year. The under-mentioned activities were accomplished:
Processing and distributing: - 12,177 periodicals - 14,135 government documents - 5,538 newspapers - 6,000 pamphlets, leaflets, booklets - 500 copies of bibliographies, banners, brochures and bookmarks
Processing 200 research enquiries made at Headquarters; collecting, compiling and analyzing statistical Departmental data; and planning, creating, mounting and coordinating exhibitions and displays. 6. OTHER ACTIVITIES
Access to Information
The Jamaica Library Service under the Access to Information Act continued to receive and satisfy enquiries relating to the organization. Tertiary level students were again the persons from whom most enquiries came but the general public also sought information. The organization was kept abreast of proceedings from the Joint Select Committee of Parliament for review and amendment to the Access to Information Act 2002.
Staff Library
Members of staff continued to use the library to support their private studies and the work of the organization.
For the period under review data on use was as follows:
Reference consultations - 510 Home Loans - 656 Computer Usage - 1,005.
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FIELD OPERATIONS
REGION ONE
KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 667,778 669,512 Membership: 167,593 164,827 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 27 27 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 2 Establishment 112 112 Collection 100,553 62,368 Circulation: 378,913 354,234 Computer Use: 118,140 152,661
The Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library Network recorded a satisfactory level of performance for the year under review as it continued to serve the public through its main library, nine branch libraries, 27 mobile stops and one special service at the South Camp Rehabilitation Centre.
Despite financial and other constraints, the library’s resources continued to be well used resulting in increased usage of information communication technology (ICT) services. Reference consultations throughout the network also recorded significant increases and the extension activities continued to be varied, interesting and well supported by the public.
HIGHLIGHTS
Commencement of senior citizens’ introductory computer training class on October 4.
Significant increase in use of computer services by the public.
Fielding of national champion in the 15-20 age group and the national runner-up for the 6-8 age group of the National Reading Competition.
PARISH LIBRARY
The Parish Library had a year of mixed performance. While the extension activities reported successes, the other areas were less encouraging.
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At the end of the year the stock totalled 35,832. This comprised 26,707 books for adults, 7,556 books for children and 375 audiovisual items. The total stock figure of 35,832 represented a decrease of 20,990 in comparison with the previous year’s figure of 56,822. The decrease was due to the large withdrawal of items that was undertaken as a part of the stocktaking exercise.
The total membership as at March 31 was 147,248 comprising 78,369 adult and 68,879 junior members. A decrease of 681 was recorded when compared to the 2009/2010 figure of 147,929.
Total circulation for the year was 219,097. Reference consultations and home loans totalled 195,724 and 23,373 respectively. Compared with last year’s circulation total of 229,699 there was a decrease of 10,602.
Use of computers totalled 95,756 which was a decrease of 4,679 when compared with the previous year’s figure of 100,435. This decrease was mainly attributable to the periodic withdrawal of the computers for repair.
A schedule of interesting and varied activities was highlighted by the launch of the introductory computer training course for senior citizens.
Full -Time Branch Libraries
Harbour View
At the end of the year, the stock totalled 3,310; consisting of 1,769 adult books, 1,089 junior books, 435 paperback books and 17 audio tapes. The total recorded represented a 46.8% decrease when compared with last year’s figure of 6,226.
This branch library had the highest membership among branch libraries in the network with a total of 2,756 members of which 1,069 were adult and 1,687 were junior members; reflecting a decrease of 422 or 13.2% when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,178.
Circulation totalled 17,479, which was the third highest among the branch libraries. The total was 32.5% less than last year’s figures of 25,901. Reference consultations accounted for a significant portion, with a figure of 16,188.
The demand for information and communication technology services remained high throughout the period. Computer usage totalled 5,999, an increase of 3,056 over the figure for last year. Of this figure, internet research accounted for 3,672, electronic mail for 1,768 and word processing for 559. A further breakdown showed that juniors accounted for 55% of overall usage. The number of prints totalled 7,576; a significant increase over last year’s total of 2,943. The number of photocopies done also increased significantly – the total for 2010/2011 was 20,348 compared to the 2009/2010 total of 8,324.
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A number of outreach activities particularly targetting adults were undertaken to promote the use of the library. Presentations were made to various community groups including the Harbour View Primary School’s Parent Night event.
Juniors also benefited from three successful Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) workshops. Four class visits were conducted with the school during the year.
The annual summer programme was held with 40 persons in attendance. The Black History Month Reading Competition was also held on February 26.
Majesty Gardens
The Majesty Gardens Branch Library had a challenging year; however, there was an increase in the use of computers for the year under review. Persons were also assisted to read and write letters, complete forms and prepare job applications and resumes.
A decrease of 36% was recorded in the stock when compared to the 2009/2010 total. This was as a result of the weeding of material and also delinquency on the part of some readers who reportedly migrated from the community. At the end of the period the stock totalled 1,646 which comprised 711 adult books, 462 junior books and 473 paperback novels. Paperback books continued to be the favourite choice for recreational reading.
The membership increased marginally with the addition of 11 new members, seven of which were juniors and four adults, bringing the total on register to 1,185 consisting of 236 adults and 949 juniors.
Total circulation for 2010/2011 totalled 4,121 comprising 3,816 reference consultations and 305 home loans. This represents a decrease of 849 when compared to last year’s total of 4,970.
While a decrease was evident in total circulation, a significant increase was recorded for internet use. Internet use was 3,138 compared to the 2009/2010 total of 421, while word processing totalled 843. The increase in the use of this service was attributed to the branch library being the only entity in the community providing internet access free of charge.
The photocopying service was well utilized, particularly by the teachers at the infant school which shares the community complex with the branch library. A total of 3,326 copies were done.
Mavis Bank
The Mavis Bank Branch Library had a fair year. At the end of the year the stock totalled 1,721, consisting of 730 adult books, 501 junior books and 490 paperback books. This represented a decrease of 400 compared to the previous year’s total of 2,121. This mainly resulted from the rationalization of the records in the stocktaking exercise.
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The increase in membership continued from the previous year. A total of 418 members were recorded consisting of 111 adults and 307 juniors compared to the 2009/2010 breakdown of 92 adults and 291 juniors. The small but consistent increase in junior membership was as a result of efforts to promote the library through the homework assistance programme, reading club and class visits.
Circulation for the period totalled 5, 023 which represented a marginal decrease compared to last year’s figure of 5,085. Of the total, reference consultation was 2,766 and home loans numbered 2,257. The relatively high number of home loans, particularly to juniors, was a deviation from the trend within the network in which reference consultations far exceeded home loans. This therefore augurs well for the strengthening of the reading habit among the children in the community.
The disruption of internet service to the library prevented users from accessing this facility. However, the computers were used to complete assignments and produce documents. The total for the word processing service was 1,203.
The annual summer programme had 23 junior participants -15 girls and 8 boys, from age 6 -14 years. Activities included basic science experiments, indoor games and social studies quizzes. Other activities included talks on disaster preparedness, caring for the environment and proper dental and personal hygiene.
Parks Road
The library continued to play an important role in satisfying the information and educational needs of the community. Three community service volunteers from high schools in Kingston completed a total of 56 hours at the library.
At the end of the year stock was 1,339 comprising 647 adult books, 460 junior books and 232 paperback books. While the overall figure reflected a decrease from the 2009/2010 total of 1,928, there was an increase in loan of the popular paperback novels. Users also requested material on Electronic Document Preparation, Integrated Science, Hotel and Housekeeping, Tourism, Office Administration and inspirational books.
The combined membership figure was 308 inclusive of 124 adults and 184 juniors. During the year the membership of 63 individuals was withdrawn; of which 55 of which were junior members.
The level of use of material for reference and research purposes and home loans was almost equivalent to the figure of 8,241 for the 2009/2010 period. Total circulation numbered 8,320 - reference consultations accounted for 7,392, while home loans accounted for 928. Of this number junior loans exceeded adult loans by approximately 35%.
The community continued to benefit from the computer and photocopying services offered at the branch library. The service was hampered by an inadequate number of computers and slow processing speed occasionally to meet the demand. Computer usage for the 2010/2011 period totalled 3,475.
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During Child Month - May 2010, 18 students from the Everton Park Basic School visited the library for a motivational talk and story reading. Thirteen juniors and two adults participated in the National Reading Competition. Twenty-eight children registered in the annual summer programme, and eight displays were mounted for the period.
Port Royal
The Port Royal community did not utilize the resources as expected and continued to show a generally low interest in reading; however, interests remained high in computer services. In addition there were occasional class visits from the two schools in the community.
Eighty-two (82) books were added to the stock for the period, bringing the total to 1,572 books consisting of 764 adult books, 493 junior books and 310 paperback books.
Membership totalled 1,253; with 472 adult members and 781 junior members. Ten members were added while 17 were de-registered as a result of migration from the island.
Reference consultations exceeded home loans for the majority of the period. At the end of the year, the total circulation decreased to 2,386 when compared to the 2009/2010 total of 2,444.
The computer resources were well used by the public, with adults generally using the facility during the morning periods, while juniors visited in the mid-afternoon after school. Computer usage totalled 1,793; of this number, internet research accounted for 744; electronic mail for 976 and word processing for 73. A total of 1,077 prints were done for the period.
Thirteen exhibitions/displays were mounted during the period including commemoration of Child Month and Parents Month. A combined Homework and Reading Club was held twice weekly with an average attendance of eight students per session. Fifty-three students from the Port Royal Basic and the Port Royal Primary and Infant School visited the library during class visits. Stories were read to the younger children and the older students did research on various topics.
Shortwood
The Shortwood Branch Library had a relatively good year with a vibrant programme of outreach activities. The building was painted in the Jamaica Library Service corporate colours. There was an increase in membership as a result of the ongoing membership drive; however, there were decreases in stock and circulation.
The stock figure was 3,656, which represented a decreased of 1,200 when compared to last year. The decrease was due to the withdrawal of items in disrepair or unreturned overdue books from mostly junior defaulters. As part of the retrieval process, in September 2010 a new method was implemented whereby reminder text messages were sent to delinquent readers. Total stock consisted of 869 adult books; 1,579 junior books, 1,189 paperback books and 10 audiotapes. Frequently researched topics included Information Technology, Religion, Caribbean History and Caribbean Literature.
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At the end of the period there were 1,162 members registered, including 341 adults and 821 juniors. This represented an increase of 88 members when compared to the 2009/2010 figure of 1,074.
Circulation figure for the entire period was 33,308 – the second highest total among the branch libraries.
Four computers were available to the public and the users accessed the Internet 11,116 times.
The Branch Library had a vibrant extension programme for the 2010/2011 period. Fourteen exhibitions were mounted in commemoration of national and international events. The library also had an exciting summer programme with 23 children participating in activities such as poetry, spelling, reading and art and craft. Thirty-five reading sessions, 30 Spanish club sessions, 176 homework club sessions, 2 sign language sessions and 29 Fun Fridays were held during the year with a combined attendance of 2,212 persons.
Stony Hill
The Stony Hill Branch Library recorded the highest circulation among the branch libraries in the Network. Improvements in the physical structure were made with the completion of repairs to the roof in October 2010.
The total book stock was 3,579. This represented a decrease of 864 when compared to last year’s figure of 4,443. The total available stock comprised 1,807 adult books, 1,038 junior books, 721 paperback books and 13 audio tapes.
Total membership was 1,274 consisting of 428 adults and 846 juniors, representing an increase of 72 members when compared with the total of 1,202 for the last year.
The total circulation was 44,157 - an increase of 774 when compared to the figure of 43,383 for the previous year. Reference consultations of 38,364 far exceeded home loans of 5,793. An analysis of the figure for home loans showed that adults borrowed more fiction than juniors; while junior reference consultations exceeded that of the adults. Frequently researched topics included Technology and Applied Sciences, Religion, Sports, (especially athletics, football and netball), Cultural Heritage and Deficiency Diseases.
Information and Communication Technology services were in great demand during the period. The 14 computers for public access were fully utilized and a total of 21,024 internet searches; 2,193 electronic mail and 5,028 word processing documents were done. A total of 28,700 prints were made. The photocopying service was well utilized, especially by teachers. A total of 89,130 copies were done for the period under review. A comparison with the previous year’s figure of 84,285 revealed that there was an increase of 4,845 in the number of photocopies.
The branch library hosted a successful and varied programme of extension activities which reflected the information and recreation needs of special groups in the community such as the Homestead
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Place of Safety and the SOS Children’s Village. Two sessions of the Book & Activity Club were held on April 20 and May 6, 2010 with the respective themes of “Natural Disasters: Our Personal Safety” and “Poetry Reading”. Thirty-three girls from the Homestead Place of Safety were in attendance and actively engaged in reading, drawing, analyzing poetry and group discussion on lessons for life.
Tivoli Gardens
The Tivoli Gardens Branch Library experienced positive developments during the year. Total circulation was relatively high as well as computer usage. The latter activity however was curtailed towards the end of the period due to the process of electrical re-wiring of the community centre where the library is situated.
Book stock for the period numbered 2,872 comprising 1,101 adult books, 1,331 junior books and 433 paperback books. This represented a decrease compared to the 2009/2010 total of 4,036.
An analysis of the use of the collection showed that adults, particularly those pursuing vocational training and sitting Caribbean Secondary Educational Council (CSEC) Examinations, frequently consulted subject areas such as Social Studies, Principles of Business, Principles of Accounts, Industrial Techniques and Food and Nutrition. The daily newspapers and English Language dictionaries were also used regularly. Juniors also conducted research on various topics from the general encyclopaedias, and information on the national heroes, Jamaican artists, Louise Bennett and Bob Marley was frequently requested.
Membership for the period totalled 1,095, which consisted of 748 adult and 347 junior members. This represented a decrease of 40 compared to last year’s figure of 1,055.
Circulation for the year totalled 5,144. This figure comprised 2,269 reference consultations and 2,875 home loans. A breakdown of the home loan figure revealed that a significant portion - 2,058 books - was borrowed by the junior members.
The computer service was well utilized. The figure for internet use was 2,822 while word processing totalled 49.
A very successful summer programme was held in collaboration with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS Co.) with approximately 200 children in attendance. Eight exhibitions/displays were mounted for the period.
Part Time Branch Libraries
Higholborn Street
The Higholborn Street Branch Library continued to cater mainly to the educational, informational and recreational needs of the young members of the community.
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Users of the library had access to a combined total of 1,282 items, which consisted of 414 adult books, 409 junior books, 453 paperback books and 6 audiotapes. There was a decrease in the stock compared to the previous year’s figure of 2,183 as a result of the withdrawal of 983 books as part of the regular maintenance of the collection. The book stock was also supplemented by a newspaper clippings collection which provided current local information.
At the end of the reporting period the membership totalled 437, which comprised 97 adults and 340 juniors. Five adults and 17 juniors were added to the register. There was an increase of 21 when compared to last year’s total of 416. Junior members were more active users of the library than adult members.
Total circulation numbered 2,173; also reflecting an increase when compared to the 2009/2010 figure of 2,060. The figure for the 2010/2011 period consisted of 407 home loans and 1,766 reference consultations. A breakdown of the figures showed that usage by juniors surpassed that by adults in both home loans and reference consultations. Juniors borrowed 333 books while adults borrowed 74 and juniors accounted for 1,090 reference consultations while adults accounted for 676.
There was no Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) exchange in the community, resulting in the unavailability of Internet service. Users utilized the word processing service 56 times for the period.
In addition to mounting 13 exhibitions/displays to commemorate local and international observances, a special effort was made to assist juniors with reading challenges through the Home Work and Reading Club programmes. A total of 10 sessions were held with a combined attendance of 78 children. Also children participated at the Parish level of the National Reading Competition with seven females and one male entering, however, only the male junior member completed the test.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The mobile library continued to be well used in communities that were unable to access library services at the parish library and branch libraries. Two units were used to offer the service, however, for most of the year only one unit was utilized along with other vehicles from the Parish Library as the units malfunctioned frequently. A total of 480 visits were conducted at 26 community stops.
Stock totalled 4,668; comprised 371 adult books, 2,586 junior books and 1,711 paperback books. There was an increase of 454 when compared with 4,214 the figure for 2009/2010.
The membership figure of 7,691 represented an increase 323 when compared with the previous year’s figure of 7,368. There were 1,820 adult members and 5,871 junior members.
Circulation totalled 12,951; a decrease of 3,562 when compared to last year’s figure of 16,613.
Internet usage fell below projection as a result of wireless connectivity problems. Usage for the year totalled 62.
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The unit was used in various extension activities at the request of schools and other organizations.
ST. CATHERINE PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 499,645 500,942 Membership: 43,148 34,509 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 11 11 Mobile Library Stops Service Suspended Areas of Service to Special Communities - 4 Establishment 75 75 Collection 69,537 50,932 Circulation: 286,692 226,336 Computer Use: 58,358 77,156
The St. Catherine Parish Library Network continued to advance the mandate to provide informational, educational and recreational services to the residents of the parish. The network was able to achieve most of its targets. The funding challenges did not affect the effectiveness of service delivery and the library continued to make a useful contribution to nation building.
HIGHLIGHTS
Significant increase in circulation at the Parish Library
Establishment of Hellshire Park Branch Library as a full time service point on September 1, 2010
Establishment of JLS/KFC Chicky Reading Corner at the Greater Portmore Branch Library May 15, 2010
Fielding of national champion in the Adult 21 and over age group of the National Reading Competition
Implementation of wireless computer access at the Parish Library and Greater Portmore Branch Library in September 2010
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PARISH LIBRARY
The Parish library had a positive and productive year. There were increases in membership and circulation.
Many exciting extension activities were hosted during the year. Most notable were “One Love” concert, Heritage Day celebration, Reading Competition and Summer Fun. These were supported by schools in Spanish Town and its environs.
At the end of the review period the collection at the Parish Library was 13,845, consisting of 8,171 adult books, 3,711 junior books, 1,401 paperback books and 562 audiovisual items. There was a decrease of 7,092 when compared to last year’s figure 20,937. This decline resulted from the withdrawal of worn and outdated items during the stocktaking exercise.
The total number of registered members was 16,518 comprising 7,895 adult and 8,623 junior members. The figure represented an increase of 358 when compared with last year’s figure of 16,160. The implementation and the inputting of information in the membership database continued.
The total number of items circulated was 59,944. This comprised 8,349 home loans, 39 audio visual loans and reference consultations of 51,556. The Parish Library was the only service point which had an increase in circulation. When compared with last year’s total of 54,919, there was an increase of 5,025.
Computer service was provided via six public access computers in the adult department and two in the junior. This service was well utilized and long waiting periods were experienced. At the end of the year total usage was 12,103.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Bog Walk
The branch library continued to offer valuable service to Bog Walk and surrounding communities. Increases in membership and ICT usage were recorded.
At the end of the year the stock was 1,973 inclusive of 861 adult books, 769 junior books and 343 paperback books. There was a decrease of 934 when compared to last year’s figure of 2,907.
The branch recorded membership of 580, consisting of 309 adults and 271 juniors; an increase of 40 was reflected when compared to last year’s figure of 540.
Circulation of material totalled 26,622; comprising 3,692 home loans and 22,930 reference consultations. This represented a significant decrease of 9,393 when compared with last year’s
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total of 36,015. This decrease may be attributed to the lack of adequate resources to meet the needs of the users.
The ICT service continued to be in great demand. At the end of the year, total computer usage was 8,022; comprising 4,404 internet access, 369 word processing and 3,249 electronic mail. This represented an increase of 3,331 when compared to the previous year’s total of 4,691.
A varied programme of extension activities was undertaken during the year including 29 exhibitions highlighting commemorative activities. Story hour sessions continued to be a success. These sessions included reading and storytelling. Regular story hour sessions were held Mondays to Fridays and were well received by the Juniors. Special story hour and reading sessions were conducted during Reading Week April 18-23, 2010 under the theme: “Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ Your Library”. School visits were also conducted at Bybrook, Jew Pen and Zion Hill Basic schools during Reading Week.
Seven homework sessions targetting students from Bog Walk High School were also held while in May and June motivational talks and reading sessions were conducted at Bible Way, Jew Pen and Knollis Basic Schools. In addition there were four class visits from Bybrook, Jew Pen, Zionhill and Bible Way Basic Schools. The Branch continued to participate in the National Reading Competition with 27 members registering and participating in the junior category. Summer Programme 2010 was implemented July12-30, 2010. Participants were exposed to a variety of educational programmes and activities. A total of 70 children were registered with a daily average attendance of 35.
Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Branch Library served as a valuable community resource for both adults and children during the year under review.
At the end of the year book stock was 2,194; consisting of 757 adult books, 667 junior books and 770 paperback books. There was a decrease of 1,443 when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,637. The reduction resulted from the withdrawal of outdated resources prior to the stocktaking exercise.
The number of registered readers at the branch was 1,158 consisting of 404 adult and 754 junior members. The total reflected an increase of 39 when compared to the figure of 1,119 for the previous year.
At the end of the period 7,467 items were circulated. This figure comprised 2,778 home loans and 4,689 reference consultations. There was a decrease of 2,697 over last year’s figure of 10,164.
Members showed a preference for romance novels and fairy tales. Reference books were mostly consulted by students doing research for school assignments and those involved in extension activities. Encyclopedias remained an important resource for reference. Frequently consulted
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subject areas included Religion, Social Studies, Woodwork, Metalwork, Electrical installation and related technologies and West Indian History.
The ICT services continued to be well utilized. An additional computer for public use was also allocated to the branch on March 3, 2011. The total computer usage was 4,788; inclusive of 630 for word processing, 2,535 for internet access and 1,623 for electronic mail. There was an increase of 522 for total usage over the previous year’s figure of 4,266. In addition, 11,943 prints were done.
The photocopying service continued to be a vital one to the community. A total of 87,702 copies were recorded for the public. The total copies increased by 43,621 when compared to last year’s figure of 44,081 copies.
The branch mounted 12 displays for the year to highlight commemorative events and to offer public education and information.
Staff visited the Bridgeport Teen Center Foundation and the Bridgeport Infant School and conducted story hour/reading sessions for Reading Week activities April 18 - 23, 2010.
A school visit was conducted on February 16, 2011 at the Portmore Teen Center Foundation. A motivational talk along with highlights of the Library services and the National Reading Competition was done. A school visit involving three classes from the Bridgeport Basic School was also conducted for reading session on February 8, 2011.
Two class visits were conducted for the Bright Sparks Pre-school on October 14, 2010 and February 25, 2011 for reading session and library tour respectively.
Members of the branch continued to participate in the National Reading Competition. Joshua Williams, 6-8 category emerged as the parish champion and represented the network at the national level.
Summer Programme 2010 was conducted in July 2010. Participants were exposed to a variety of educational programmes and activities.
Greater Portmore
The branch continued to provide comprehensive library services to the largest and fastest growing community in St. Catherine. Efforts to retrieve overdue books were increased. A total of 270 overdue books were returned for the year inclusive of 186 junior books and 84 adult books. Restaurants of Jamaica established a JLS/KFC Chicky Reading Corner and Homework Centre.
At the end of the year the stock was 15,876; which comprised 4,690 adult books, 6,215 junior books, 68 audiovisuals and 4,903 paperback books. There was an increase of 335 when last year’s total of 15,541 was compared with the total for the review period.
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Total membership was 7,010. This figure included 1,453 adult members and 5,557 junior members. An increase of 353 was reflected when compared with the previous year’s figure of 6,657.
A total of 10,880 books and 63 audiovisual items were issued for home loans. Total reference consultation recorded was 33,585 making a total of 44,528 for material circulated. A decrease of 3,703 was recorded when this figure was compared to last year’s total of 48,231. This decrease may have resulted from users opting to source information from the Internet.
The trend for recreational reading continued to indicate a preference for paperback books of all types by the adult readers. The juniors read from the variety of books available to them.
The ICT service was extensively used by the community. The total revenue collected for 35,017 prints was $696,030. The revenue increased by $212,480 when compared to the previous year’s total revenue of $483,550. Usage of ICT included word processing 3,058, electronic mail 888, wireless access 167 and internet access 40,607. Also, the EBSCO database was used ten times.
Equipment challenges hampered the efficient delivery of photocopying service; however, a total of 41,995 copies were done for the public. In addition 1,314 facsimile transmissions were sent.
Sixteen (16) displays were mounted to mark commemorative activities. The branch co-hosted a Disability Awareness Week display on November 29, 2010 which was mounted by the Windsor School of Special Education. A Physiotherapy Week display was also mounted September 5-12, 2010 by the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association and 150 persons viewed the display. Heritage Month October 2010 was celebrated with the mounting of an exhibition: “I believe in Jamaica: Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage”. Black History / Reggae Month was celebrated with an exhibition under the theme: “FROM DI ROOT…TO THE WORLD.”
Visits were conducted for reading activities in support of Reading Week 2010 at Ascot Primary School on April 10, 2010 and Greater Portmore Primary School on April 21 & 22, 2010. A school visit and participation in Parent Month Exposition at the Greater Portmore Primary School was done November 25, 2010. Of note 48 juniors and 1 adult were registered; and 3 long overdue books were retrieved at the exposition. In addition, the following schools were visited for promotion of the National Reading Competition 2011: Gregory Park Primary on March 15, 2011, El Shaddhai Preparatory on March 16, 2011; and Independence City Primary on March 18, 2011.
A total of 55 senior citizens were trained in the basic use of computers during the year. Classes were scheduled for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Miss Nattalie Gordon emerged as the adult national champion in the 21 and over age category of the National Reading Competition.
Summer Programme 2010 was held with a total of 70 participants, who were exposed to a variety of educational programmes and activities.
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Guy’s Hill
The Guys Hill Branch Library is the second oldest branch in the Parish Network. The challenges of lack of space did not prevent the branch from recording a productive year.
For the year under review stock was 1,663; consisting of 736 adult books, 550 junior books and 377 paperback books. There was a decrease of 284 when a comparison was made with the previous year’s total of 1,947.
Membership totalled 1,503 comprising 401 adults and 1,102 juniors. An increase of 25 was reflected when compared with the previous year’s total of 1,478. The membership and usage were predominantly junior. Adults in the community supported all presentations done by the library, however recruiting new members from the adult group was challenging.
The total number of material circulated for the year was 18,485; this comprised 2,242 home loans and 16,243 reference consultations. This represented a decrease of 4,197 when compared to the circulation figure of 14,288 for the previous year. A reduction in the collection may have affected the number of material circulated. During the period under review junior members read from a wider variety of books while the adult members continued to show interest in paperback books and magazines of all types.
The branch mounted 18 displays during the year as a part of its mandate to provide education and information to the public.
Despite limited space and staffing, the branch maintained homework and story hour sessions. Regular educational activities and home work programmes were held Mondays to Fridays. Five special homework sessions were conducted in the month of September with 20 juniors participating in each session.
There were 25 participants in the Reading Competition comprising 11 juniors and 14 adults. First and second places in the 15-20 category of the second round of the competition were achieved at the Parish level. Camoya Lawrence became the parish champion in the 15–20 years category and represented the Network.
Summer Programme was held with 30 children participating, who were exposed to a variety of educational programmes and activities.
Hellshire Park
The branch began offering full- time service effective September 1, 2010. The new opening time was Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The total stock was 1,621, inclusive of 416 adult books, 725 junior books and 480 paperback books. There was a decrease of 541 when compared to last year’s figure of 2,162.
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Total membership for the year was 179; comprising 75 adult members and 104 junior members. The membership increased by 9 over last year’s figure of 170.
The circulation figure at the end of the period was 5,865, which consisted of 523 home loans and 5,342 reference consultations. An extreme decrease of 4,888 was reflected over the last year’s total of 10,753. This may be attributed to insufficient reference material in the collection.
Adult readers continued to show interest in paperback novels and non-fiction books while juniors read from the available collection.
The computer service was satisfactorily utilized by users of the community and its environs. Three additional computers for public use were allocated to the branch on March 2, 2011. The EBSCO Database was used seven times. A total of 3,458 was recorded for computer usage inclusive of 2,325 for internet access, 880 for electronic mail and 253 for word processing. An increase of 789 was reflected for computer usage when compared to the previous year’s figure of 2,669. In addition, 362 prints were recorded.
Users and members were educated on topical and commemorative activities through the mounting of 18 displays. Story hour continued to be a success with 30 sessions held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The regular Home Work programme for juniors was held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Twenty junior members registered and participated in the National Reading Competition this year. Fifteen children participated in the Summer Programme.
Linstead
The Linstead Branch Library is the oldest Branch Library in the Parish Network. Space challenges limited the number of activities possible. Despite the difficulty, the branch library satisfactorily completed the year under review.
At the end of the year the stock was 2,278, comprising 1,239 adult books 732, junior books and 307 paperback books. There was a significant decrease of 3,337 when compared to last year’s figure of 5,615. The decrease partially resulted from the withdrawal process during the stocktaking exercise.
Membership was 1,371, comprising 485 adults and 886 juniors. There was an increase of 104 when compared with the previous year’s total of 1,267.
At the end of the year, the circulation figure was 35,325 comprising 4,847 home loans and 30,478 reference consultations. There was a significant decrease of 33,653 over last year’s figure of 68,978. This decrease resulted from the reconciliation of irregularities in the computation of the previous year’s statistics.
Adult members continued to show interest in paperback novels while juniors read a variety of material including books written by local authors.
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The ICT services continued to be one of the library’s vital services. The branch received an additional computer for public use on March 7, 2011. Computer usage totalled 4,065; of this amount 3,362 was for internet access and 703 was for word processing. A total of 8,589 prints were also recorded for the public.
A total of 98,445 photocopies was done for the public. There was an increase of 48,570 when compared to the previous year’s total of 58,749. Users continued to benefit from the facsimile service with 127 facsimile transmissions sent for the year. Total revenue collected for the service was $3,460.
The branch mounted 21 displays for the year. On April 23, 2010 in recognition of Reading Week staff visited the Linstead Primary and Junior High School and conducted a reading/ story hour session.
A total of 28 juniors, five young adults and two adults registered and participated in the National Reading Competition. Two 9-11 and 12-14 participants in the Children’s categories emerged 2nd and 3rd place winners at the Parish level. Summer programme was held with ten children participating.
Old Harbour
The Old Harbour Branch Library continued to show much potential for growth.
The total stock for the period was 4,749 comprising 2,021 adult books, 938 junior books, 45 audio visual material and 1,745 paperback books. A decrease of 724 was reflected when compared to last year’s figure of 5,473.
Total membership figure for the period was 1,717; this comprised 550 adults and 1,167 juniors. The total membership figure reflected an increase of 30 when compared to the figure for last year.
The branch recorded circulation of 5,485 for home reading and 7,975 for reference consultations totalling 13,460. This reflected a decrease of 4,591 when compared to 18,051 the figure for last year. The decrease may have resulted from the lack of a wide variety of reference and lending books to meet the needs of the community.
The juniors read from a variety of books while adults showed interest in paperback books and vocational, science and technology subject areas.
The ICT services continued to be utilized regularly. An additional computer was allocated on March 10, 2011. During the period usage included 37 times for word processing, 4,013 times for Internet access and one time for electronic mail. A total of 2,437 prints were done for the public.
The photocopying service continued to be of value to the Old Harbour community. A total of 60,932 copies were made for the public, increasing by 7,614 over the previous year’s total of
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53,318. There were 177 facsimile transmissions recorded for the year, and total revenue collected was $5,520. Revenue decreased by $2,950 when compared to last year’s total of $8,470.
A total of 10 exhibitions were mounted to foster public awareness and education. In recognition of Reading Week (April 18-23, 2010) the staff visited a number of schools and conducted reading activities. Reading sessions were also held with 11 children on September 17 and 24, 2010.
Other extension activities included eight story hour sessions held with students from North Street Basic, Marlie Mount Primary, and Free Town Primary Schools. The sessions were well received. Schools visited for special reading sessions included Marlie Mount and Free Town Primary Schools.
The library participated in the St. Catherine Development Committee Annual Exposition, which was held at the Portmore Community College, Old Harbour Campus on November 24, 2010. An exhibition was mounted on the Jamaica Library Service and 150 brochures on the Parish Library Network were distributed at the event.
Twenty-three juniors were registered and participated in the National Reading Competition. The 6-8 and 12-14 participants represented the Branch at the Parish Finals held July 2, 2010. The 6-8 participant K’yana Edwards emerged second runner-up.
The annual summer programme was held and 30 children participated and were engaged in educational and interactive activities which focused on reading.
Riversdale
The Riversdale Branch Library completed the year satisfactorily. For the period under review the stock was 1,155 comprising 403 adult books, 496 junior books and 256 paperback books. A decrease of 142 was reflected when compared to the previous year’s total of 1,297.
Membership totalled 296; comprising 106 adults and 190 juniors showing an increase of 19 when compared to 277 for the previous year.
The figure for material circulated amounted to 4,520 consisting of 790 for home loans and 3,730 for reference consultations. A decrease of 562 was recorded when compared to last year’s figure of 5,082.
The computers were accessed 10 times for word processing, 219 times for Internet access and 6 times for electronic mail activities. A total of 2,437 prints were recorded for the period.
Ten displays were mounted to provide information and create public awareness of national and international events. Reading Week 2010 was highlighted through scheduled story hour and reading sessions at the Mt. Olivet Basic School on April 1 and 21. The branch participated in a Career Day Exposition on May 27, 2010 at the Mount Olivet Basic School. An exhibition was
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also mounted at the venue on the Library Service and 100 brochures on the Parish Library Network were distributed at the event.
Daily homework assistance for the students of the Mount Hermon Primary School was also rendered during the year. A special class visit was conducted on February 28, 2011 to highlight Black History/ Reggae Month. Scheduled activities for this visit included a movie session. The reading competition was also highlighted. Fifteen students and one teacher participated from the Mount Hermon Primary School. The annual summer programme had a total of 15 junior members participating.
Waterford
The Branch successfully completed the year providing service to the community of Waterford and its environs. The building was re-painted in the Jamaica Library Service corporate colours on December 24, 2010; a project undertaken by LIME as part of its community outreach activity.
At the end of the period the stock was 2,252, comprising 674 adult books, 496 junior books, 1,079 paperback books and three audio visual material. The figure reflected an increase of 1,532 when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,784.
Membership was 2,018, comprising 533 adult members and 1,485 junior members. At the end of the year an increase of 130 was recorded when compared to last year’s figure of 1,888.
The circulation figure totalled 8,947, comprising 3,811 for home loans and 5,136 for reference consultations. There was a decrease of 5,687 when compared to last year’s total of 14,634.
Junior members read a variety of fiction and non-fiction material, while adult members continued to show special interest in christian literature and paperback books. Special requests were made for the junior books from the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and Goosebumps series.
A total of 5,911 was recorded for computer prints. The total computer usage for the year was 3,358; comprising 604 times for word processing; 1,757 for electronic mail and 997 for Internet access. The figures reflected a decrease of 1,629 when compared to last year’s total of 4,987. A photocopying service was fully utilized totalling 33,974 copies for the public. A total of 261 facsimile transmissions were sent with income collected of $7,020.00 for the period. The income decreased by $4,210 when compared to the previous year’s amount of $11,230.00.
This branch mounted 10 displays for the year to highlight commemorative activities. Class visits were made by El Shaddhai Preparatory and Belmont Primary Schools on November 6, 2010 and January 28, 2011 respectively with 75 students and 3 teachers participating. Activities included a tour of the library and reading session. A display was also mounted on “Librarianship as a Career” and was presented to the students. In addition, 78 brochures on the Parish Library Network were distributed. Thirty juniors, two young adults and four 21 and over individuals registered and participated in the National Reading Competition. Sixty-five juniors registered and participated in the summer programme.
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Part-Time Branch Libraries
Kitson Town
During the period under review, the Kitson Town Branch Library continued to serve Kitson Town and the adjacent communities satisfactorily.
At the end of the period the stock was 1,855; inclusive of 935 adult books, 461 junior books, two audio visual items and 457 paperback books. There was a decrease of 93 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,948.
Membership was 809, including 218 adults and 591 juniors. A decrease of 33 resulted when compared with last year’s total of 842.
At the end of the year circulation was 2,484. The figure comprised 1,534 for home loans and 950 for reference consultations. Items circulated decreased by 1,175 when compared to the figure of 3,659 for last year.
Junior members read from a variety of fiction books while adult members showed a preference for paperback books and material on agriculture and technology.
Total computer usage was 1,114 consisting of 882 for Internet searches and 232 for word processing. A total of 208 prints were recorded.
The branch mounted 21 displays to highlight commemorative activities. In recognition of Reading Week (April 18-23, 2010); the Library Assistant visited the Kitson Town All-Age School for reading and story hour sessions with students from grades 1, 2, and 3. The Spanish Club met on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The response of the community to the Reading Competition was satisfactory with 26 juniors and 11 adults registered. Twenty (20) participants registered and participated in the summer programme during July 2010.
Point Hill
The smallest branch library in the St. Catherine Parish Library Network continued to provide reference and information services and extension activities to the Point Hill community and its environs.
At the end of the review period the stock was 1,471; comprising 610 adult books, 461 junior books, 395 paperback books and five audio visual items. When compared with the stock figure of 4,289 for last year, there was a decrease of 2,818.
Membership for the year was 626 adults and 724 juniors; an increase of 12 members when compared to last year‘s figure of 1,338.
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One thousand six hundred and forty (1,640) books were issued for home reading and 702 for reference consultations totalling 2,342 material circulated. The figure reflected a decrease of 941 when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,283.
The Junior members who constitute the majority of the membership at this branch read a variety of titles, while adult members showed a preference for paperback books and fiction books.
There were 15 displays which highlighted commemorative activities. Reading and story hour sessions were scheduled each day. These sessions were attended by Point Hill Leased Primary and Junior High School students and were well supported. On February 11, 2011, Garden Hill Primary and Junior High School visited the branch for a tour. As part of the scheduled activities a presentation on Black History/Reggae Month was conducted. Grade Six Assessment Test (GSAT) revision classes started on February 2, 2011 and sessions were held on Wednesdays and Fridays. Ten junior members registered and participated in the first round of the Reading Competition 2010. Two young adult members from the 15-20 years category were registered and participated in the first round of the competition. A total of eight children participated in the summer programme.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The mobile service remained suspended for another year due to the absence of a serviceable unit.
REGION TWO
ST. JAMES PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 184,854 185,334 Membership: 49,480 49,660 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 29 29 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 2 Establishment 62 62 Collection 41,377 38,378 Circulation: 204,034 212,802 Computer Use: 48,825 59,159
The year April 2010 to March 2011 was a challenging but successful one for the St. James Parish Library Network. The main library in Montego Bay, nine (9) branch libraries located at Anchovy, Cambridge, Chatham, Hopeton, Lottery, Maroon Town, Mt. Salem, Somerton ,
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Springfield, thirty Mobile Library stops were the channels through which the reading and information needs of the users were met.
HIGHLIGHTS
Significant increase in home loans at the Parish Library.
Registration of seven new members in the Service to the Visually Impaired.
Receipt of six new public access computers.
Extension of photocopying service to Chatham Branch Library.
Parish Library
The main library had a fairly good year although there was a decrease in the number of reference items circulated.
At the end of March 2011 the stock totalled 13,538 consisting of 8,319 adult books, 2,498 junior books, 2,371 paperback books and 35 audiovisuals. A decrease of 10,075 was recorded when compared to 23,613 the figure for last year.
Membership at the end of the year was 33,566. The figure showed an increase of 448 compared to the figure for membership at the end of the previous year. Five hundred and ninety-four (594) new members were registered and the membership of 146 persons was cancelled. The cancellations were as a result of the delisting of defaulters.
There was a decrease of 13,757 in circulation at the end of March 2011. One hundred and twenty eight thousand, seven hundred and fifty seven (128,757) items were circulated. This figure comprised 27,419 for home reading and 101,336 for reference consultations. A closer examination of the figures revealed that reference consultation for the period 2009/10 totalled 126,312. In comparison with the current year’s figures there was a decrease of 24,976. This was mainly due to the deficiencies in the collection and the increased utilization of the Internet in conducting research. Home loans on the other hand increased by 11,249. The increase is attributed to the aggressive promotion of the resources as well as a steady supply of new books for home reading which were added throughout the year.
Periodicals continued to be supplied from Headquarters, and users appreciated the availability of Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and The Readers’ Digest. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals continued to be important supplements to the book stock.
The computer and photocopying services were well utilized during the period. A total of 292,519 copies were done for the public. Computer usage totalled 39,335 representing 67.5% of the usage across the network. Further analysis showed that the service was accessed 18,347 times for
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research, 8,376 for electronic mail and 2,942 for word processing. A total of 172,363 photocopies was made for customers.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Anchovy
The Anchovy Branch Library performed well during the year and recorded a significant increase in the number of items circulated.
The stock at the end of the review period was 3,029; comprising 1,367 adult books, 660 junior books and 1,002 paperback books. There was an increase of 56 when compared to last year’s figure of 2,973. A total of 802 books were added to stock while 704 books were withdrawn during the stocktaking exercise which took place August 17 - 18, 2011.
Membership totalled 764, consisting of 137 adults and 627 juniors; decreasing by 12 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 776.
The circulation figure at the end of the year was 21,087. This figure comprised 1,679 home loans and 19,408 reference consultations. There was an increase of 6,666 over last year’s figure of 14,421. The increase in circulation may be attributed to the consistency in the quality of service offered and the fact that more children were required to conduct research as part of their preparation for various examinations.
The computer service was well utilized mainly for accessing electronic mail by both local residents and visitors from overseas. As a result the Internet was accessed on 4,683 occasions and word processing application was used 915 times bringing total usage to 5,598. In addition, the photocopying and printing services were well utilized with 33,219 photocopies done and 12,709 pages printed. Thirteen (13) users accessed the EBSCO database.
In spite of space constraints to accommodate extension activities these were successfully undertaken. A number of displays/exhibitions were mounted and story hour sessions were hosted. The branch also participated in the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme.
A total of five (5) students from various schools completed 30 hours of community service at the library.
Cambridge
The year ended with mixed fortunes for this branch library. The services provided by the library continued to be fully utilized by members and other users from the community. Students at the nearby Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge High School, Montego Bay Community College and Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College were the major users of the service. The library’s facilities
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were used to complete research for course work and projects in preparation for final examinations.
There was a 40 % decline in the book stock when compared with the year ending March 2010. At the end of the year under review, book stock decreased by 1,422 to 3,526. The decrease was as a result of the stocktaking exercise conducted in August 2010. The number of members for the period was 1,995 consisting of 518 adults and 1,474 juniors. This reflected a decrease of 17 in comparison to the figure for 2009/2010 which was 2,012. The total figure for circulation was 26,497 which reflected an increase of 5,329 for the year. Reference consultations accounted for 93% of the issues.
At the end of the year under review a total of 31,233 photocopies were done for customers while Internet usage totalled 3,287 and the figure for word-processing was 845. Sixteen persons accessed the EBSCO database.
The addition of new fiction titles by Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts and from the Harlequin and Mills & Boon series were appreciated by the users as these were included among those most requested. Reference material in subject areas such as Cookery, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Visual Arts, Social Studies, Agriculture, Plumbing and West Indian History were frequently utilized.
A very successful summer programme was held over the period July 19 – 30, 2010. The average attendance was 72 and the children participated fully in a varied programme of activities.
The first leg of the National Reading Competition commenced on March 15, 2011. Sixteen (16) children participated - four in the 6-8 age group, 10 in the 9-11 age group and the remaining two in the 12 – 14 age group.
Hopeton
The Hopeton Branch Library ended the year with a satisfactory level of performance and achieved an increase in circulations.
The stock decreased by of 974, when the 2,913 recorded for 2009/2010 was compared to 1,939 for 2010/2011. This was due mainly to the withdrawal of out-dated material in preparation for the stocktaking exercise conducted from August 25 to 27, 2010. Periodicals continued to be supplied from Headquarters, and users appreciated the Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and The Readers’ Digest.
Deficiencies in the collection included material on Information Technology, Social Science, Physics, Education, and Sociology.
Total membership was 1,309, comprising 92 adult members and 1,217 junior members; showing a decrease of 61 when compared to the figure of 1,370 recorded for the year ending March 2010.
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The total items circulated was 3,671; an increase of 1,029 when compared to 2009/2010 figure of 2,642.
Landline telephone service was finally installed, at the branch on March 14, 2011, which will facilitate the provision of Internet service in the new financial year. This in turn will facilitate the expansion of the ICT services offered at the branch. During the year only word processing, printing and photocopying services were offered.
A variety of extension activities were organized including the annual summer programme held during July 2010. Children from the branch also participated in the National Reading Competition. Story hour sessions were well supported by students of the nearby Camrose Basic School and Buckingham All Age School.
Mount Salem
The branch continued to be well utilized by members of the community. At the end of March 2011 book stock was 3,463 which comprised 1,232 adult books, 1,089 junior books and 1,142 paperback books. There was an increase of 403 when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,060. The membership at the end of the year in review was 919 which represented an increase of 37 when compared with the figure for the previous year. Fifty four (54) new members were registered while the membership of 17 persons was withdrawn. The figure for circulation was 8,236 consisting of 6,595 reference consultations and 1,641 home loans. The circulation figure recorded an increase of 2,381 when compared with 5,855 the figure for 2009/2010.
The photocopying and computer services continued to be of tremendous benefit to the communities evidenced by the usual heavy demand. The service point greatly benefited from being in close proximity to the Mt. Salem Primary and Junior High as both teachers and students fully utilized this service. A total of 10,686 photocopies were made for the public while 1,419 computer prints were done. The figure for computer usage was 1,648 consisting of 1,399 Internet searches and 249 for word processing activities.
Adults continued to show a preference for light romances, western and detective stories. It was pleasing to note that the reading patterns of the juniors showed some change as there was a reduced demand for mystery stories and more selections of other interesting stories.
The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals as well as the daily newspapers and the Internet were regularly used to source information requested.
Sixteen displays were mounted during the period under review, to mark important occasions and to keep the public abreast of topical issues. Some class visits were accommodated to encourage reading and facilitate the completion of group assignments. Eleven story hour sessions were conducted during the year.
A successful summer programme was held between July 19 and 30 with a daily average attendance of 43 children participating in several activities. A total of 20 junior members
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participated in the National Reading Competition. As part of Reading Week, activities were conducted at the nearby Cornwall Regional Hospital.
Part-Time Branch Libraries
Chatham
The service point continued to perform satisfactorily. The book stock was 2,291, a decrease of 1,644 when compared to the figure of 3,935 for the previous year. Users made frequent requests for books in the Harry Potter, Goosebumps, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Babysitters Club series. The demand for these always exceeded the supply.
Membership totalled 1,390 and when compared to the figure for 2009/2010 a slight increase of 15 was realized. There were 512 reference consultations, an decrease of 32 when compared to the figure recorded for the previous year. Home reading accounted for 76% of the total circulation of 2,913. This is in contrast to the trend in the Network where reference consultations exceeded home loans.
The branch continued to provide a range of interesting programmes, including the National Reading Competition, the mounting of several displays, a summer programme and regular story hour sessions. Pershenia McCann who represented the branch in the 12-14 age group of the National Reading Competition was placed second in the Parish finals.
The computers were utilized to conduct internet searches, access electronic mail and do word processing 983 times during the year. There was a reduction in this figure by 488 when compared to the figure for the year ending March 31, 2010. A total of 515 photocopies were also done during the period under review.
Lottery
The Lottery Branch Library continued to respond positively to the needs of its users. There was a fairly adequate collection to meet the needs of its clientele for home reading. Where gaps existed in the reference collection the necessary information was sourced at the Parish Library.
The total book stock was 2,882 and the figure declined by 504 when compared to the 2009/2010 figure. The membership at the end of the year was 660; consisting of 69 adults and 591 juniors. Thirty-nine new readers were registered while the membership of 10 persons was withdrawn. The membership figure for the period under review revealed a decrease of 173 from the figure of 833 for the previous year.
During the year circulation totalled 6,395, consisting of 2,492 for reference consultation and 3,903 for home-reading. This was a 61% increase in circulation when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,961.
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The computer service was hampered by the lack of internet access as the community had no telephone landlines. It is hoped that in the new financial year wireless technology will be utilized to enable internet connectivity.
In addition to the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme, outreach activities included eight exhibitions on topical issues. Children’s story hour sessions were also held weekly on Wednesdays.
Maroon Town
The year was fairly successful for the Maroon Town Branch Library as it continued to provide for the educational and recreational needs of its users. There were overall increases in membership and circulation.
At March 31, 2011 the library had a collection of 2,127 books, 277 less than at the end of 2009/2010. This decrease was as a result of the withdrawal of old and damaged books in anticipation of the stocktaking exercise in August 2010 in order to arrive at a more accurate record of the library’s holdings.
Membership totalled 1,519 consisting of 485 adults and 1,034 juniors representing an increase of 100 when compared with the figure for the previous year. One hundred and twenty (120) new members were added during the year of which 102 were juniors and 18 were adults. The membership of 20 defaulters was also cancelled while 20 dormant members were reactivated.
The total circulation was 2,890 representing an increase of 1,604 when compared to the 2009/2010 figure of 1,286.
Computer and photocopying services were fully utilized. The Internet was accessed 4,363 times for electronic mail, research and social networking. The word-processing service was used by students and members of the community 1,303 times for various reasons including the preparation of School Based Assessment projects (SBAs), application letters and assignments.
Eight displays were mounted to mark important occasions and to inform users of topical issues. The branch hosted its annual summer programme with approximately 41 children participating in activities such as art & craft, storytelling, poetry writing, puzzles and games. Story hour sessions were held on Thursdays.
Somerton
During the past year the branch continued to provide a valuable service to the community of Somerton and its environs.
The branch recorded increases in membership and circulation, but a decrease was reflected in the book stock which was attributed to the stocktaking exercise undertaken in August 2010. Stock at the end of the year amounted to 1,294 comprising 462 adult books, 430 junior books and 402
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paperback books. When the total figure was compared to 3,041 for 2009/2010, there was a decrease of 1,747 books.
At the end of the year the total membership was 3,014; of this total 481 were adults and 2,533 were juniors. When compared to the previous year’s total of 2,986 there was an increase of 28.
The figure for home loans was 4,815 while the figure for reference circulation totalled 5,377. The home loan figure consisted of 443 adult books, 2,186 junior books and 1,295 paperback books. Total book circulation for the year was 4,455. An overall increase of 811 was realized when compared to last year’s total of 3,644.
Adults continued to show a preference for light romance and detective stories; while the reading patterns of the juniors showed that they had an affinity for fairy tales, short stories and mystery books.
The branch library hosted the annual summer programme which was held for two weeks. A total of 30 children were enrolled ranging from ages 6-14 years. Activities included the making of craft items from various material including the bark of the banana tree, word puzzles and word games and the making of place mats from used phone cards. The junior members continued to attend the weekly story hour sessions held on Fridays. Approximately 15 children attended each session and enjoyed activities such as storytelling, colouring, art & craft, quizzes and games. Eight exhibitions were mounted during the year in observance of Cancer Awareness Month, Reading Week, Independence Week, Heroes Week, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Black History Month and Reggae Month.
Springfield
At the end of the year the stock figure was 1,462 consisting of 622 adult books, 451 junior books and 389 paperback books.
The membership was 3,005, which represented a decline of 45 when compared with the figure for the previous year. The decrease was evenly distributed between adults and juniors and was due mainly to the withdrawal of inactive readers from the membership register.
Reference consultations and books loaned for home reading totalled 4,337. Home reading accounted for 3,775 while the figure for reference consultations was 562.
Photocopying and computer services were fully utilized by the community. A total of 1,577 photocopies were made for users. The computer service recorded usage of 850 for word processing.
Twenty-two (22) readers participated in the National Reading Competition. A total of 13 exhibitions were mounted. Story hour sessions were also held as well as the annual summer programme.
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MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
Mobile library service was provided to 30 rural communities that had no established library buildings with visits scheduled monthly or bi-monthly. In spite of our efforts to offer an uninterrupted service, this was not possible due to staffing challenges. The Mitsubishi Rosa mobile library unit functioned reliably throughout the year except for the month of March when it experienced mechanical failure and was out of use for two weeks.
In September 2010 the unit was equipped with two computer laptops in order to facilitate wireless internet access. It was however noted with disappointment that users were not able to utilize this well needed service as where internet access was available the speed was very slow and in many areas it was totally unavailable.
The book stock was separated from that of the Parish Library’s stock in September 2010 after the stocktaking exercise. At the end of the March 2011 the book stock figure was 2,827. Total membership for the year was 1,519 comprising 385 adults and 1,134 juniors. In comparison with the figure of 1,294 for last year, there was an increase of 225. At the end of the period under review the figure for circulation totalled 3,944 an increase of 959 when compared to the previous year’s total.
TRELAWNY PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 75,799 75,996 Membership: 40,946 39,331 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 8 5 Mobile Library Stops 29 20 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 40 40 Collection 56,538 24,558 Circulation: 96,187 71,576 Computer Use: 66,604 76,769
The Trelawny Parish Library had a measure of success in achieving its goals and objectives in spite of the financial constraints. During the year service was channelled through the operation of one main library, five (5) branch libraries and twenty (20) mobile library stops.
HIGHLIGHTS
Introduction of free Wireless Internet Service
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Launch of the Memory of the Parish Project
Acquisition of six additional computers for public use
Completion of the installation of the server for the Local Area Network
Parish Library
The implementation of plans for infrastructural improvement at the main library began during the year. The aim is to provide additional space to enable optimal utilization of the services and a more aesthetically pleasing environment. It is hoped actual construction will begin and be completed in the new financial year.
At the end of the review year there were decreases in stock and material circulation for the Parish Library but there were increases in membership and computer usage. The book stock at the end of the year totalled 9,825, consisting of 5,644 adult books, 1,941 junior books, 1,921 paperback books and 319 audio visual items. This total reflected a decrease of 19,706 when compared to 29,531 for the previous year. This decrease resulted from an adjustment of the figures at the end of the stocktaking exercise.
Membership totalled 13,599, comprising 5,023 adults and 8,576 juniors. There was an increase of 227 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 13,372.
Home loans totalled 5,803, consisting of 2,085 adult books, 2,284 junior books, 1,421 paperback books and 13 audio visual material. The figure indicated a decrease of 12 when compared to the figure of 5,815 for last year.
Reference consultations were 38,280 reflecting a decrease of 21,314 when compared to the 59,594 recorded for last year. The decrease may be attributed to the fact that students were opting to utilize the school libraries which have been better equipped.
Computer usage increased by 9,022 to 39,310 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 30,288. The computers were utilized 36,042 times to conduct internet searches and 3,268 times for word processing.
The Parish Library hosted various extension activities during the year. These included the annual summer programme which emphasized reading in keeping with the theme. There were 143 children in attendance. The library staff was assisted in ensuring adequate supervision and management of the programme by personnel provided by the National Youth Service, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and Grace Kennedy.
Fifty-eight persons participated in the annual National Reading Competition at the parish library. The 9-11, 15-20 and 21 and over champions who represented the parish at the national level were from the parish library. A motorcade and prize giving ceremony to promote and reward the
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winners and runners-up were held on July 29, 2010. Children who attended the annual summer programme, their teachers, as well as staff members participated in the motorcade. The guest speaker at the prize giving was Mr. Dwight Griffiths, Branch Manager, Jamaica National Building Society. The Custos, the Honorable Paul Muschett, brought greetings.
During the year, a special effort was made to include the adults in the library’s outreach activities. Story hour sessions were arranged for the residents of the Infirmary.
The Network had a very successful launch of the Memory of the Parish Project on November 18. An exhibition that included transcripts of several interviews that were conducted, books and reports on environmental impact assessments done in Trelawny, photographs of historical churches, school buildings and other attractions in the parish, as well as artifacts were mounted. Also on display was a collection of Jamaican money with coins from as far back as 1882 and stamps dating back to 1949. Post cards made from some of the photographs taken were also exhibited. The Memory of the Parish Project was given further exposure on March 18 and 22 as the library was among the organizations allowed to set up a booth for the official opening of the Falmouth Pier and the welcome of the Oasis of the Seas on its maiden voyage to Jamaica. The Trelawny Parish Library’s booth was voted Best Booth and over the two days had more than 1,200 visitors.
Full Time Branch Libraries
Albert Town
The Albert town Branch Library continued to respond positively to the needs of its users. Increases were recorded in the membership, circulation and computer usage.
Stock totalled 2,432 consisting of 1,289 adult books, 601 junior books, 6 audiovisual items and 536 paperback books. This represented a decrease of 3,991 when compared to the figure of 6,423 for the previous year which was mainly as a result of adjustments following stocktaking.
Membership at the end of the year was 4,790, comprising 1,529 adults and 3,261 juniors, an increase of 54 over the 2009/2010 total of 4,736.
Total book circulation at the end of the year was 7,919. Home loans totalled 3,192 consisting of 390 adult books 1,411 junior books, 4 audiovisual items and 1,387 paperback books. When compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,088; there was an increase of 104. Reference consultations also increased from 4,500 in the previous year to 4,727 in 2010/2011.
Computer usage recorded a significant increase from 13,884 in the previous year to 23,801. The computers were used 20,354 times for internet searches and 3,447 for word processing.
A total of 46,073 photocopies were done at the branch. A Facsimile service was introduced during the period under review and was used by the public on 263 occasions.
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The branch library hosted various extension activities during the year including exhibitions and talks. In recognition of Reading Week staff members gave a motivational talk on the importance of literacy to a class of 35 students at the Ulster Spring Primary School. A presentation on the importance of reading was also done at the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning. A special story hour session was held with students from the St. Andrew and Stettin Basic Schools on April 22, 2010. Summer Programme 2010 was held with a total of 31 children participating. Eighteen children from the branch participated in the annual National Reading Competition.
Duncans
The Duncans Branch Library continued to offer valuable service to the community. There were increases in all areas except for the stock, which declined as a result of withdrawals prior to stock-taking.
The stock total was 3,131 which consisted of 1,293 adult books; 1,053 junior books; 3 audiovisual items and 782 paperback books. There was a decrease of 3,259 when compared to the figure of 6,390 for the previous year.
Membership totalled 4,234, comprising 985 adults and 3,249 juniors; an increase of 114 when compared to the previous year’s total of 4,120.
Home loans for the year totalled 2,131, consisting of 464 adult books, 1,102 junior books, 3 audio visual items and 562 paperback books. There was an increase of 344 when compared to the figure of 1,787 for the previous year. Reference consultations totalled 4,514, consisting of 3,044 adults and 2,044 juniors. There was an increase of 581 consultations when compared to the 3,933 for the previous year.
Computer usage totalled 4,736, which included 4,334 times the Internet was accessed and 402 times for word processing. An increase of 66 was recorded when compared to the 2009/2010 figure of 4,670.
The photocopying service provided 21,768 copies for users while the facsimile service was used on 62 occasions.
Staff from the branch library visited the Duncans All Age School on April 12, 2010 for a story hour session and the Stephen James Early Childhood Institution on May 6, in recognition of “Read Across Jamaica Day”. Twenty-eight students visited the library on October 25, 2010 and January 24, 2011 for computer training as part of the library’s outreach programme.
Several displays were also mounted to highlight special or yearly events including Reading Week, Child Month and Cancer Awareness Month.
The annual summer programme was held with a total of 20 children attending; and, eleven children participated in the annual National Reading Competition.
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Part -Time Branch Libraries
Clarks Town
The Clarks Town Branch Library experienced a very challenging year, which negatively impacted performance of the library. Two computers were stolen and the printer and photocopier were subsequently removed for safe-keeping.
At the end of the period under review stock was 2,424, which consisted of 1,088 adult books; 822 junior books, 19 audiovisual items and 435 paperback books. There was a decrease of 2,648 when compared to the figure of 5,072 for the previous year.
At the end of the year there were 1,499 members comprising 306 adults and 1,193 juniors. When compared to the figure of 1,278 for the previous year, membership increased by 221.
Book circulation totalled 6,104. There were 4,617 loans for home reading consisting of 1,510 adult books, 2,435 junior books, 10 audio books, and 662 paperback books. There was a decrease of 115, when compared to 4,732 for the previous year. Reference consultations decreased by 798 when compared to 2,265 for the previous year. The figure for the period under review was 1,467.
Computer usage totalled 2,421 a decrease of 7, 144 when compared to last year’s figure of 9,565. The Internet was accessed 1,871 times and word processing was done on 550 occasions. The decrease was as a result of the theft of the computers.
The photocopying service was well used, especially by students and resulted in 4,465 copies being made.
Extension activities hosted by the branch included the annual National Reading Competition. The branch winner in the 12-14 category Patricia R. Roberts went on to represent the parish at the national finals. Thirty-eight students participated in the competition. The annual summer programme was held with a total of 86 children attending.
Exhibitions were mounted celebrating Easter, Reading Week, Child Month, Dengue Prevention, National Heroes’ Week, Cancer Awareness Month, World Diabetes Day, Parent Month, Valentines Day, Jamaica Day and Black History Month.
February 25, 2011 was celebrated as Jamaica Day under the theme “Celebrating Jamaica; Feasting on Heritage”. The Trelawny Parish Library collaborated with the Clarks Town Primary School and mounted an exhibition for the event. Books and other material on heritage, brochures on Jamaica’s heritage in food and medicinal plants as well as samples of traditional herbs, medicinal plants and fruits such as bissy, arrowroot, turmeric, annatto, custard apple, and sweetsop were displayed. Many in attendance were quite excited about the display as some had heard about the plants but had never seen them before, while others had seen them but did not know the names.
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Stewart Town
It is hoped that early in the new financial year plans to relocate this library will be realized. Despite several challenges, the branch had some success during the year under review. There were increases in reference and computer usage but the book stock and loans for home reading decreased.
At the end of March 2011, the stock of 2,153 books included 887 adult books, 694 junior books and 572 paperback books. The figure represented a decrease of 2,617 when compared to the stock of 4,770 at the end of March 2010.
Membership at the end of the period under review was 1,749 consisting of 425 adult members and 1,324 junior members. When compared to the figure of 1,728 for the previous year, an increase of 21 was recorded.
Home Loans for the year totalled 1,752 consisting of 252 adult books; 926 junior books and 574 paperback books. There was a reduction of 849 in the number of books loaned when compared to the figure of 2,601 for the previous year. Reference consultations totalled 350; comprising 229 adult consultations and 121 junior consultations. There was an increase of 33 when compared to 317 for the previous year.
Computer usage totalled 3,718; the Internet was accessed 3,263 times and 455 times for word processing. There was a significant increase of 2,077 when compared to the previous year’s figure. A total of 2,316 photocopies was done.
Staff at the branch conducted several story hour sessions with students from the Stewart Town Basic School. Exhibitions were mounted during the year in celebration of Easter, Reading Week, Child Month, Mrs. Louise Bennett-Coverley’s Birthday, Heritage Week, Parent Month, Christmas and Black History Month.
Wakefield
The Wakefield Branch Library had decreases in stock, reference consultations and computer usage but increases in membership and home loans.
Stock at the end of the year totalled 2,044, which consisted of 653 adult books, 734 junior books and 657 paperback books. When compared to the figure of 4,352 for the previous year, a decrease of 2,308 was recorded.
Membership at the end of the period under review was 1,733 consisting of 289 adult members and 1,444 junior members. When compared to the figure of 1,633 for the previous year, an increase of 100 was recorded.
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The total book circulation at the end of the year was 2,610. Home Loans of 80 adult books, 1,558 junior books and 495 paperback books totalled 2,133. This represented an increase of 18 when compared with the previous year’s figure of 2,115. However the 477 reference consultations made during the year represented a decrease of 1,303 from the previous year’s figure of 1,780. The decrease in reference consultations was directly related to the photocopier being out of service for an extended period as during that time students elected to do their research elsewhere.
The computers were used 5,627 times; 5,092 times to access the Internet and 535 times for word processing. When compared with the previous year’s total of 7,371, there was a decrease of 1,744 which was a result of the computers being out of service for repairs. The total number of photocopies done at the branch was 4,037.
The annual summer programme was held with a total of 10 children participating. Forty-one (41) students participated in the annual National Reading Competition. The branch library’s 6-8 champion represented the parish at the national finals. A number of exhibitions highlighting national and international observances were mounted during the year.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mobile Library only operated during the first quarter of the year, April to June, due to the lack of a suitable vehicle. The routes were therefore not serviced from June 2010.
The stock for the mobile unit was separated from Parish Library’s stock during the stocktaking exercise in August 2010 and totalled 2,549 books consisting of 364 adult books, 1,099 junior books and 1,086 paperback books.
At the time the service was discontinued there was a membership of 14,115 comprising 3,763 adults and 10,352 juniors.
Circulation totalled 1,072; 65 of which were adult books, 755 were juniors books and 252 were paperback books. When compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,417, a decrease of 2,345 was recorded.
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HANOVER PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 70,094 70,276 Membership: 9,210 9,368 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 5 5 Mobile Library Stops 42 42 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 2 Establishment 41 41 Collection 41,330 29,146 Circulation: 97,804 92,309 Computer Use: 42,159 52,698
The Hanover Parish Library Network continued to provide service to the populace through the dissemination of information in varied formats and the presentation of an exciting menu of extension activities and outreach programmes. Measurable targets were set and for the most part achieved.
HIGHLIGHTS
Completion of expansion on the Parish Library building.
Implementation of the Local Area Network.
Improvement in Internet connection and assignment of additional computer systems to the network.
Parish Library
The main library had a fairly successful year having executed an interesting and exciting programme of extension activities.
The collection included books in addition to newspaper clippings, periodicals and a collection of audio-visual material. Additions to the collection were ongoing and regular withdrawals were also done. The stock figure of 9,021 represented a decrease of 3,957 when compared to 12,978 for the previous year. Membership was 3,606, an increase of 91 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,515. During the period 211 new members were registered while 120 were de- listed. Adult members accounted for 2,186 with the remaining 1,420 being juniors.
Circulation of material totalled 45,363, a decrease of 1,409 in comparison to the figure of 46,772 circulated for the previous year. Reference consultations totalled 38,589 with home loans accounting for 6,774.
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The Junior extension activities organized across the network were well supported by the juniors especially at the infant/basic school level. The Weeny Wednesdays were highly anticipated by these groups who looked forward to their regular library visits. The Armchair Travel session did not realize its full potential during the year, but efforts will be made to host this activity at least once per month in the new year. There was a decrease in participation in Frolic Fridays as some service points were unable to host this activity because of staffing challenges. The Kiwanis Club of Lucea had adopted the sessions at the Parish Library and greater participation is anticipated in the coming year.
Computer access continued to be made available to the public and usage increased in all areas. Word processing figures increased from 2,405 for last year to 3,840 in the current year; Electronic mail usage increased from 2,294 to 4,768 while Internet searches increased from 10,987 to 17,364. The overall increase was as a result of the additional computers that were made available after the extension to the library. The improvement in the speed and reliability of the Internet service also contributed.
Fortnightly visits were made to the Llandilo School of Special Education – Lucea Unit (formerly School of Hope), where a variety of activities were organized to promote learning through recreation.
The extension activities carried out throughout the year were mainly aimed at promoting cultural awareness in the communities served. A number of exhibitions were hosted and co-hosted with agencies in and around the community; and, as usual, some evoked a higher level of interest than others. The Jamaica Cultural Development Committee (JCDC) sponsored activities were well received as class visits were arranged to coincide with the launch of some of these events. The documentary and display depicting the life and death of reggae icon The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley was also well received by the general public.
The annual summer programme was launched on July 12, 2010 and seven service points hosted activities for two weeks each with a total of 409 children across the network participating in the activities. Individuals assigned to the library through JAMVAT and the National Youth Service assisted with the programme. Local agencies partnered with the library to conduct presentations.
A total of 169 persons across the network registered for the National Reading Competition but only 44 participants completed to the parish level. Of that total, 28 were children at the primary level, ten (10) at the secondary level and one adult attending a tertiary institution with the remaining five being self employed. In the 6-8 category, a total of nine children completed the competition. The 9-11 category had 15 children completing the competition and in the 12-14 category 12 children completed. There were only two entrants in the 15-20 and they were from the Hopewell Branch Library. The 21 and over category had six competitors.
An awards ceremony for the parish champions was held at the end of the summer programme on July 23, 2010. Prizes and awards were given to the winners.
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Full-time Branch Libraries
Chester Castle
The Chester Castle Branch Library, which was re-opened in November 2007, continued to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment in which the community could comfortably access the services provided.
The book stock was 2,586 decreasing by 680 from 3,266 in the previous year. Stock comprised 972 adult books, 1,060 junior books and 554 paperback books. The decrease was as a result of stocktaking activities undertaken in August 2010.
There was an increase of 43 members when compared with the 321 members for the previous year. At the end of the year, total membership was 364 with 117 adult members and 247 junior members.
Total circulation was 2,782, a decrease of 1,872 when compared to the total of 4,654 for the previous year. Several requests were made by residents for the provision of services on Saturdays; and, this will be given serious consideration in the coming year.
The branch continued to provide computer access for the public with the two computer systems assigned. Total computer usage was 4,187; an increase of 1,736 when compared to 2,451, the total for the previous year. The figure included Internet search - 2,591, electronic mail - 718 and word processing - 878.
Green Island
The Branch Library continued to play a vital role in this community through the provision of information resources and the varied outreach programmes conducted over the period.
The book stock declined by 1,610, when compared with the previous year, as a result of the stocktaking exercise carried out during the year. The total book stock was 1,877 comprising 568 adult books, 781 junior books and 528 paperback books.
Membership increased by 34 when compared to the previous year. There were 552 members with the juniors accounting for 348 and the remaining 204 being adults.
When compared with other full time branches, Green Island recorded the smallest decline in book circulation. At the end of the 2010/2011 period the total circulation was 8,548, a reduction of 192 from 8,740 for the previous year. For home reading 30 non-fiction books, 156 fiction books, 1,079 junior books and 893 paperback books were loaned. There were also 3,577 adult reference consultations and 2,813 junior reference consultations.
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Computer usage totalled 8,314, representing an increase of 1,555 when compared to 7,159 for the 2009/2010 period. The year started with an inventory of five computer systems for public use including one with Job Access With Speech (JAWS) capability and one administrative computer system. Scanning and printing services were also offered.
The branch registered 13 members for the National Reading Competition with Gabrielle Salmon emerging as the parish champion in the 6-8 age group. During Black History Month 91 students and three teachers viewed the “The Etu & Nago- the Yoruba Connection” documentary.
Hopewell
Hopewell Branch Library, located on the first floor of the building, continued to be well supported by members of the public although access to the facility continued to prove challenging for the aged and persons with disabilities.
Stock at the end of the period under review was 3,149 while for the previous year the total was 4,470 books. The decline of 1,321 was mainly due to the pre-stocktaking activities carried out earlier in the year. The stock consisted of 1,540 adult books, 790 junior books and 819 paperback books.
Membership declined by 121. The total of 2,070 in the previous year decreased to 1,949 at the end of the reporting year. The decline was as a result of de-listing of members with books long overdue. Membership for adults at the end of the year was 697, while junior members accounted for the remaining 1,252.
Book circulation at the end of the reporting period was 11,204; a decrease of 1,499 when compared with the previous year’s figure of 12,703. A breakdown of the figure showed that 116 non-fiction, 252 fiction, 993 junior books and 1,238 paperback books were loaned for home reading. Of the 8,605 items loaned for reference consultations, there were 4,047 junior books and 4,558 adult books.
Hopewell maintained four computer systems for public use. The branch provided Internet access, printing and scanning services throughout the year. There was a significant increase in computer usage for the period. Internet searches increased from 4,916 at the end of the previous year to 11,262 at the end of the review year while word processing figures increased from 456 to 944. Exhibitions and lectures were done throughout the year. Personnel from the Lucea Fire Department conducted a fire drill and a lecture on Fire Safety and Awareness. The annual summer programme was held with 30 children participating in the activities.
Fifteen persons including ten juniors and five adults registered for the National Reading Competition.
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Part-Time Branch Libraries
Askenish
The Askenish Branch Library, the smallest in the parish network, continued to provide service to the community through the dissemination of information and organizing of activities for children.
At the beginning of the period there was a total of 3,332 books. However, pre-stocktaking activities reduced that figure by 890 to 2,442 at the end of the reporting year. The figure included 1,031 adult books, 591 junior books and 820 paperback books.
Total membership at the end of the year was 577, an increase of 44 when compared to the previous year’s total of 533. There were 422 juniors - approximately 73% - and 155 adults.
Total book circulation was 8,688, recording a slight increase of 28 when compared with the previous year’s total of 8,660. The circulation figures included 156 non-fiction books, 513 fiction books, 3,217 junior books and 1,812 paperback books. Junior reference material consulted during the period amounted to1,645 items compared to 1,616 for the previous year while adult reference material consulted declined by 174 from 1,519 to 1,345.
Two computer systems were available to the public. Word processing and printing services were offered. Providing Internet access using wireless technology was being explored. The computers were used on 1,363 occasions for word processing, an increase of 1,043 when compared to the 320 times used in the previous year.
Sixteen (16) juniors and two adults registered for the annual National Reading Competition. The annual summer programme activities were conducted for a period of two weeks beginning July 12, 2010. Other junior extension programmes included story hour sessions and Weeny Wednesdays.
Jericho
At the end of the year there were 2,961 books comprising 1,194 adult books, 817 junior books and 950 paperback books. The decrease of 953 was due to pre-stocktaking activities in which a number of books were withdrawn from the collection.
Membership increased by 22 to 154 with the addition of 16 juniors and six adults. The branch recorded a decrease in circulation of 1,111 from 2,858 in the previous year to 1,747 in the reporting year. This significant decrease could be attributed to the migration of students from the local primary school to primary schools outside the community. These students would access the library services at the library closest to the schools which they attended.
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Home reading loans included eight non-fiction, 73 fiction, 700 junior books and 513 paperback books. Of the 453 items loaned for reference consultation, there were 18 adult books and 435 junior books.
Jericho Branch Library continued to provide word processing, printing and photocopying services to the public. There was a constant demand for Internet access as persons had to travel to the Parish Library to access the service. Only one computer system was available for public access for most of the year.
Use of the computers for word processing increased significantly during 2010/2011 as the public used the computers on 70 occasions compared to 11 times in the previous year.
Photocopying services improved during the period as 4,095 copies were done, compared to 280 copies done in the last five months of the previous year.
Two lectures on health related topics were hosted, and these generated great interest from the elderly citizens. In November, Dr. Hla Tun Oo made a presentation during Diabetes Week on the topic “Let’s take control of Diabetes now”; and 33 persons were in attendance. During February Heart Month was celebrated with a presentation on the topic “The Truth About Salt” . The Branch continued to garner much support for summer programme activities with 97 children registering.
Pondside
The Pondside Branch Library continued to provide valuable service to the communities it served.
The total book stock at the end of the reporting year was 2,759, comprising 1,117 adult books, 801 junior books and 841 paperback books. When compared with the 2,993 at the end of 2009/2010, there was a decrease of 234.
Total membership decreased by 53, due to the de-listing of some members. At the end of the period under review there were 343 members while the previous year’s membership was 396. The figure consisted of 149 adults and 194 juniors.
With 40 non-fiction, 97 fiction, 659 junior books and 569 paperbacks books loaned for home reading, and 233 for junior reference and 1,047 for adult reference, total circulation was 2,645. The figure represented a decrease of 1,911 when compared to the previous year.
There were two computer systems for public access and one for administrative use. These were used only for word processing as Internet access was not available. Printing services were also offered. Word processing usage declined from 1,677 in the previous year to 983 in the reporting year because many persons resorted to travelling to a library where Internet access was available. Exhibitions on topical and cultural activities were mounted throughout the period. A special Weeny Wednesday session was held during the Christmas holidays with the students from the Pondside Basic School.
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MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The mobile library continued to serve the deep rural communities of Hanover with visits to 42 stops on 8 routes. The two laptops assigned to the mobile library, on April 12, 2010, enhanced the service offered. Poor Internet coverage was experienced in some areas; however, the added service was welcomed.
During the year this service was rationalized to ensure that performance was at an optimum level. Some routes continued to be well utilized and all efforts were made to ensure consistency in service delivery. Due to mechanical problems however, the mobile library service had to be suspended sometimes for short intervals and this contributed to the high number of overdue books.
During the year a total of 11,308 books were circulated, an increase of 2,449 when compared to the previous year’s total of 8,859. There were increases in all areas of home loans, with the junior figures reflecting the highest increase of 1,095. Approximately 29% of the total number of non-fiction books loaned in the network was from the Mobile Library.
At the end of the year junior membership was 1,527, increasing from 1,451 in the previous year, while adult membership increased from 274 to 296. The total membership at the end of the reporting year was 1,823, an increase of 98 when compared to the previous year’s total of 1,725.
A two-day summer programme activity was held for members of the mobile library at the St. Simon Primary School on July 28-29, 2010. A total of 35 children participated in the activities which included art and craft, poetry, reading activities and outdoor games.
Some of the challenges experienced in operating the service during the year included poor road conditions, a limited collection available to readers and limited time available for use of the Internet.
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REGION THREE
MANCHESTER PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 191,378 191,875 Membership: 67,868 68,515 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 12 12 Mobile Library Stops Service suspended Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 61 61 Collection 73,692 59,443 Circulation: 219,094 226,382 Computer Use: 42,400 60,082
The Manchester Parish Library Network continued to provide an effective service to the people of Manchester in spite of the financial constraints. A varied menu of programmes and services was implemented to meet the educational, information and recreational needs of the populace.
HIGHLIGHTS
Significant increase in computer usage.
Staging of annual Caribbean Quiz Competition.
Hosting of annual Boys’ Reading Day.
Parish Library
At the end of the review year there were overall decreases in stock but increases in membership and material circulation.
Stock totalled 27,032 comprising 15,254 adult books, 6,420 junior books and 5,358 paperback books. There was an overall decrease of 7,269 over the comparative period. Five hundred and four (504) books were added to stock consisting of 204 adult books and 300 junior books. After the stocktaking exercise, a total of 218 books were withdrawn - 73 and 145 from the Adult and Junior collections respectively.
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There was a total of 34,319 members at the end of the year comprising 18,769 adults and 15,550 juniors. A comparison with the previous year recorded an increase of 469. During the year under review 655 new readers were registered comprising 171 adults and 484 juniors. The membership of 186 individuals was withdrawn which included 13 adults and 173 juniors.
A grand total of 54,108 books and other material were borrowed by the readers, with home loans totalling 24,952 and reference consultations, 21,156. An overall decrease of 4,080 was recorded in comparison with last year’s total. The decline occurred in reference consultations for both categories of loans, with adult decreasing by 3,693 and junior by 444. The decrease may be attributed to the students’ increased use of the Internet to conduct their research. There was a decrease in home loans for adults (292) but increases were reflected for the junior (300) and paperback (245) issues.
Full-time Branch Libraries
Bellefield
The library remained one of the most well used branches in the parish network. For the review period there were overall increases of 15 and 197 in membership and circulation respectively and a decrease of 475 in stock when compared with the previous year. Stock figures totalled 2,925 while membership and circulation were 1,906 and 10,236 respectively. Computer usage for the period included: electronic mail - 2,813, word processing - 903, browsing - 1,597 and research - 1,042. When compared with the previous year, electronic mail and browsing reflected increases of 1,698 and 495 respectively; while word processing and research recorded decreases of 903 and 411 respectively. The limited number of computers available for public use cannot adequately meet the growing demand for ICT services.
Children continued to enjoy weekly children’s hour sessions which involved them in a range of educational and recreational activities. Summer programme 2010 was held over the period July 12-16, with a total of 43 students in attendance. Andre Rowe, one participant in the National Reading Competition was placed third in the 6-8 years category at the parish finals.
The photocopying service, as usual, was well used throughout the year. A replacement photocopier was received in June 2010.
Bombay
An overall increase of 192 was noted in the stock figure of 2,320 while membership of 1,995 reflected a significant decrease of 376. The decrease in membership was due largely to the de- registration of delinquent members. The overall circulation figure of 10,994 declined significantly in comparison to that of the previous year, recording a decrease of 3,934.
The photocopying service was well utilized; while the computer service was negatively impacted by the availability of one unit for public use.
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The branch hosted or facilitated a varied programme of outreach activities throughout the year which included displays/exhibitions, audio visual presentations, class visits, Children’s Hour, Reading Club and Adult Literacy Tutoring. The Reading Club involved children in activities to help improve their reading levels. A number of class visits were made to the library by teachers and students of the nearby primary and basic schools. In addition, regular visits were made to the Zion Hill Primary School to recover overdue books. Summer programme activities were held over the period July 12-23, 2010. Among the various activities in which participants were involved was an eye screening exercise which was facilitated by Clearsight Ophthalmic Consultants. The National Reading Competition was also held and representatives from the library also participated in the parish finals.
Broadleaf
At the end of the year, stock totalled 1,247 while overall circulation was 5,127. In comparison to the previous year’s figures, there were decreases of 258 and 454 in stock and circulation respectively. The membership figure of 1,419, however, reflected a marginal increase of 7 over that of the previous year.
ICT services were not well utilized by the public. A decision was taken to withdraw the provision of photocopying service. In addition, Internet connectivity was not available.
Summer programme activities were held over the period July 5-9, 2010 with approximately 20 children participating. The National Reading Competition was also held and representatives from the branch participated in the parish finals. Children’s hour sessions were held on a weekly basis and a number of displays and exhibitions were mounted. The library also collaborated with the local primary school in hosting activities in observance of commemorative events.
Christiana
The overall performance of the branch continues to be very good, as indicated from increases in membership, circulation and computer usage. At the end of the review period, the stock figure of 5,214 however reflected a decrease of 1,498.
Membership was 9,178, reflecting an increase of 228 over that of the previous year; while circulation of 93,074 reflected a significant increase of 18,902. Despite the increase in circulation, there were many requests for information which could not be adequately satisfied, due to limitations in the book stock.
Overall computer usage for the period totalled 9,119, inclusive of: research - 2,955, electronic mail - 1,452, word processing - 263 and browsing - 4,449.
The branch library has been collaborating with the Holmwood Technical High School in the school’s literacy programme. One of the requirements of the programme was that participants become members of the Christiana Branch Library and borrow books, regularly. This has contributed, to some extent, to the overall increase in membership and circulation.
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The photocopying service continued to be well utilized, despite a few interruptions. The computers functioned fairly well.
A range of outreach activities were undertaken over the period, which included: Boys’ Reading Day, the National Reading Competition, the annual summer Programme, Kids Fun Hour, Adult basic computer lessons and displays/ exhibitions. The target groups in the high schools were remedial and slow readers. Representatives from the branch also participated in the National Reading Competition and parish motorcade. Summer programme activities were held over the period July 12-25, 2010 with approximately 75 children in attendance. Kids Fun Hour involved children in a range of educational, cultural and recreational activities and was held on Saturday mornings. Training in basic computer literacy for adults was held.
Huntley/Mt. Prospect
Overall there were increases in stock, membership and circulation for the year. When compared with figures for the previous year, stock of 1,868 showed a decrease of 202; membership of 392 increased marginally by 6, and circulation was 6,079; an increase of 2,441.
There was a demand for more junior books as the existing collection was over-used. The adult collection, on the other hand, carried a variety of titles, particularly romance novels, with which the adult users were satisfied.
Efforts were made to diversify the range of outreach activities hosted by the branch. Some of these were held in collaboration with the Huntley Primary School and were geared mainly for children. Children’s hour sessions were held twice per week – on Wednesdays at the Huntley Primary School and on Fridays at the branch library. On April 16, 2010 the Library hosted a Cultural Hour which featured traditional songs and dances under the theme: “Relive our Heritage”. A puzzle competition was held on April 23, 2010 with a total of 48 children participating. In observance of Child Month an exhibition was mounted under the theme “Children Have Rights…Treat them Right”.
Members of the public fully utilized the available computer services; however, the photocopying service was not fully utilized.
Mile Gully
At the end of the review period, stock was 2,131. This reflected a decrease of 513 when compared with the previous year’s figure. A major withdrawal exercise was undertaken during the year which contributed significantly to the reduction. The stock however received a well needed boost with a donation of books from Miss Michelle Nash. Despite this, there remained the need for new books, particularly in the reference and junior collections.
Membership of 2,745 reflected an increase of 43 over that of the previous year. The overall circulation of 11,588 however recorded an overall decrease of 958, when compared with the
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previous year’s figure. A decrease in the number of books loaned for home reading accounted for this decrease while there was an increase in the number of reference consultations.
The introduction of wireless Internet service during the year was welcomed by both users and staff, as repeated requests had been made for the resumption of an Internet service, following the suspension of telephone service to that community by the service provider. The wireless service has facilitated greater access to information for research, particularly where gaps existed in the collection.
The National Reading Competition was held with members participating in both the adult and children’s categories. Representatives from the branch emerged winners in the 6-8, 9-11 and 21 years and over age groups, at the parish finals of the Competition.
Summer Programme activities were held over the period July 19 -30, 2010. A total of 60 children aged 5 to 12 years participated. National Youth Service workers assisted with the Programme. Other outreach activities undertaken over the period included displays/exhibitions and talks.
Newport
The bookstock of 3,827 indicated an increase of 269 over the previous year’s figure. Despite this, deficiencies still existed particularly in the reference collection. As a result, some requests for reference material could not be satisfied. The periodicals collection also needed improvement. The branch continued to receive complimentary copies of the Daily Observer and Chat newspaper in addition to the Daily and Sunday Gleaner which were purchased.
At the end of the year, membership was 1,373, reflecting an increase of 19 over that of the previous year. The overall circulation of 1,058 showed an increase of 160 over last year’s figure. Of this figure, home loans accounted for 869, an increase of 212, while reference consultations totalled 189, reflecting a decline of 52. The computer and photocopying services were well utilized.
Four exhibitions were mounted during the year and children’s hour sessions were held on a weekly basis. The National Reading Competition was also held, with one member from the branch emerging as a parish finalist in the 15 -20 years category.
Porus
The material in stock numbered 4,129 reflecting a decrease of 657 when compared with the previous year’s figure. On the other hand, membership was 3,006, indicating a slight increase of 42. The overall circulation figure of 20,154 comprised 2,175 home loans and 17,979 reference consultations. This reflected a significant decline of 5,231, with 144 of this figure representing a decrease in home loans and 5,087 in reference consultations. The decline in reference consultations was due in part to the withdrawal of a number of reference books from the collection.
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The photocopying and computer services, as usual, were well used. One new computer was allocated during the year. There was, however, the need for more computers, as the existing ones could not adequately satisfy the demand from users.
During the year, a number of exhibitions were mounted, many of which were in recognition of various national and international observances. The National Reading Competition was held and the winners participated in the parish finals and the parish motorcade. A total of 22 children participated in the annual Summer Programme which was held. During Reading Week - April 26 to May 02, 2010 - the Library hosted a group of students from the Melrose Basic School for a class visit.
Part-Time Branch Libraries
Cross Keys
At the end of the year stock, membership and circulation were 2,590, 1,651 and 622 respectively. These reflected increases of 189 in stock and 55 in membership when compared to the previous year. Circulation figures, however, showed an overall decline of 88 with the figure for home reading reflecting a marginal increase of nine and reference consultations, a decrease of 97.
The students and other members of the community continued to utilize the computer services. The photocopying service, however, was withdrawn as it was poorly utilized.
Outreach activities were hosted by the branch over the review period, and these included weekly children’s hour sessions, a visit to the St. Joseph Basic School and the National Reading Competition.
Lancaster
Reflecting an increase of 47 over the figure for last year, membership at the end of the year was 366. Stock and circulation figures, however, registered decreases of 84 and 21 respectively, bringing the total stock to 1,746 and circulation to 1,653.
Despite the low circulation figures, members of the community have been utilizing the computer service, particularly for research and electronic mail. Internet searches have helped to satisfy the demand for information which cannot be provided by the existing stock of print material.
Seven children, representing all three age groups in the children’s category, participated in the National Reading Competition. The winner of each age group represented the branch at the parish finals. Summer programme activities were held July 2010, with a total of 25 students participating. Activities were held in recognition of Reading Week, National Heritage Week, Parents’ Month and other commemorative events. Additional activities included displays/exhibitions, audio visual presentations and talks/demonstrations. Jamaica Day was observed on February 25, 2011 with a display and sampling of Jamaican food.
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Maidstone
Efforts to encourage greater use of this library produced some level of success as there were increases of 41 in the membership and 67 in circulation when compared with the figures for the previous year.
Stock was 1,567 which declined by 1,417 when compared to the previous year’s figure. Membership at the end of the year was 2,761 while the overall circulation totalled 3,654.
A number of promotional and public education activities were organized during the year, and some were in collaboration with local schools. Many of these activities were held in recognition of commemorative events. These included talks/demonstrations, displays/exhibitions, the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme. Twenty children participated in the annual summer programme.
Toward the end of the year, a computer was acquired for the library. The availability of computer services will, undoubtedly, help to generate greater interest among the users.
Marlie Hill
At the end of the review period, stock was 1,621 and membership was 153. When compared with the figure for the previous year, there was an increase in stock of 280. The membership figure however remained constant from the previous year. Of the total circulation of 3,428; home loans accounted for 3,080 and reference consultations for 340. While home loans usually account for most of the material circulated, it was noted that the number of reference consultations increased by more than 100% over that of the previous year.
During the year, children’s hour sessions were held at the Marlie Hill Basic and Marlie Hill Primary Schools. The National Reading Competition was not held due to the lack of response by both children and adults. The annual summer programme was not held.
Various activities were undertaken to celebrate commemorative events such as Heritage Month, Parent Month and Black History Month.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mobile Library Service remained dormant since the Network had not acquired a vehicle to carry out the service.
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CLARENDON PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 247,109 247,751 Membership: 72,195 73,097 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 67 67 Areas of Service to Special Communities - - Establishment 58 58 Collection 59,336 44,732 Circulation: 361,812 295,882 Computer Use: 67,412 62,628
The Clarendon Parish Library Network continued to serve the Clarendon community over the period April 2010 to March 2011. The Parish Library celebrated an important milestone in January 2011 as it ushered in 60 years of dedicated service. The libraries in the network continued to deliver programmes and services conducive to the educational and social development of individuals of all ages.
Significant efforts were made to maintain vital programmes such as computer training for senior citizens as well as the Children’s Hour Programme conducted weekly at a number of early childhood institutions in May Pen and other communities across the parish.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Network celebrated its 60th Anniversary.
Sixty-five (65) senior citizens received training in the use of computers.
Introduction of computer training for juniors
Twenty schools participated in the annual Child Month Debating Competition.
Parish Library
The celebration of 60 years of service to the Clarendon community was marked with a service held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the May Pen Seventh Day Adventist Church. This was well attended by employees, past employees and residents of May Pen and surrounding areas.
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At the end of the year, the parish library had a total stock figure of 10,591. This was comprised as follows: adult books – 6,451, junior books – 2,277, paperback books – 1,334 and audiovisual material – 529. The book stock decreased by 3,970 when compared with last year’s figure of 14,561.
The membership figure was 25,166. This consisted of 9,559 adult readers and 15,607 junior readers. The year’s total increased by 328 when compared to last year’s total of 24,838.
There was an overall total of 54,194 books circulated; 11,641 for home reading and 42,553 for reference consultations. The home reading figure consisted of 2,972 adult books, 5,282 junior books and 3,365 paperback books whereas the reference consultations comprised 28,525 adult books and 14,028 junior books. There was a decrease of 15,306 in the overall figure when a comparison was made with last year’s figure of 69,500. This significant decrease may be attributable to many persons sourcing the computer for reference information.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Chapelton
The branch continued to play an integral role in the educational development of its users. The annual Cultural Day, children’s hour sessions, exhibitions and the annual summer programme were some of the successful activities undertaken.
Stock totalled 3,235 comprising 1,901 adult books, 1,040 junior books and 294 paperback books. There was a decrease of 929 when the figure was compared to last year’s total of 4,160.
Membership was 4,426, consisting of 1,428 adult readers and 2,998 junior readers. The figure represented a decrease of 29 when compared to last year’s total of 4,397.
The total number of books circulated for the year was 20,545. One thousand nine hundred and seventy nine (1,969) were issued for home reading and 18,566 were issued for reference consultations. The figure for home reading consisted of 90 adult books, 1,227 junior books, and 662 paperback books. The figure for reference consultations comprised 12,710 adult books and 5,856 junior books. The overall total for the previous year was 25,514, a decrease of 4,969.
Clare McWhinnie Memorial
The Clare McWhinnie Branch Library continued to play a vital role within Race Course and surrounding communities. Efforts were made to increase activities aimed at community development and as such a mini reading competition was planned and successfully executed in May 2010.
The total stock was 5,072, comprising 2,412 adult books, 1,075 junior books, 1,545 paperback books and 40 audiovisual material. There was a decrease of 4,135 after a comparison was made with 9,207, the total for last year.
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At the end of the year, membership was 1,978. There were 578 adult readers and 1,400 junior readers. The membership increased by 44 over last year’s figure of 1,934.
The overall total for issues was 51,321 consisting of 5,656 for home reading and 45,665 for reference. Home reading comprised 240 adult books, 1,873 junior books and 3,543 paperback books. Reference consisted of 25,132 adult books and 20,533 junior books. There was a decrease of 8,313 when the overall total was compared with 59,634, the figure for last year.
Frankfield
The branch performed satisfactorily during the year. An exciting and funfilled summer programme was held. Exhibitions were mounted in observance of commemorative activities. Members from the branch participated in the National Reading Competition. The 9 –11 Parish Champion Liandre Rickets was a member of the branch.
The total for stock was 3,475, comprising 1,658 adult books, 780 junior books, 9 video tapes and 1,028 paperback books. There was an increase of 515 when the total was compared to the figure for last year which was 2,960.
Membership was 281 comprising 68 adult readers and 213 junior readers. There was an increase of 59 over last year’s figure of 222.
Circulations totalled, 16,902, consisting of 2,018 issues for home reading and 14,884 issues for reference consultations. Home reading comprised 379 adult books, 926 junior books and 713 paperback books. Reference consultations comprised 13,893 adult books and 991 junior books. When the overall total was compared with 16,509, the figure for last year, there was an increase of 393.
James Hill
James Hill Branch Library offered satisfactory service to the people in and around the community of James Hill. The library continued to boast a high number of home loans.
The stock record reflected a total of 2,637 books. This consisted of 1,348 adult books, 508 junior books, and 766 paperback books and 15 audio visual material. The stock decreased by 97 when a comparison was made with last year’s total of 2,734.
Membership was 3,369; comprising 1,101 adult readers and 2,268 junior readers. The membership increased by 47 when compared to last year’s total of 3,322.
A total of 10,365 material was circulated comprising 3,890 for home reading and 6,475 for reference consultations. The home reading figure consisted of 152 adult books, 2,054 junior books and 1,684 paperback books. The reference consultations figure comprised 3,316 adu1t books and 3,159 junior books. Issues decreased by 1,630 when a comparison was made with 11,995 the total for last year.
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Kellits
The Kellits Branch Library utilized all its resources to provide efficient library services to all its users during the year. In the National Reading Competition, the 6 – 8 Parish champion, Tenesia Johnson was a member of the branch. Several extension activities were planned and successfully executed and these included talks, mini reading competition and exhibitions.
The total for stock was 3,421, comprising 1,644 adult books, 885 junior books and 892 paperback books. There was a decrease of 1,462 after a comparison was made with 4,883 for last year.
At the end of the year, membership was 2,587 consisting of 898 adult readers and 1,689 junior readers. The membership increased by 98 compared to last year’s figure of 2,489.
The overall total for circulations was 48,089. Home loans accounted for 4,756 and reference for 43,333. Home reading comprised 283 adult books, 4,157 junior books and 316 paperback books. Reference consultations consisted of 38,557 adult books and 4,776 junior books. The overall figure decreased by 22,520 when a comparison was made with last year’s total of 70,609.
Lionel Town
The Lionel Town Branch Library continued to provide access to information, extension activites and outreach programmes to the community and its environs. The library hosted a successful summer programme.
Stock was 3,300 comprising 1,340 adult books, 1,159 junior books and 801 paperback books. There was a decrease of 1,462 when the total was compared to last year’s total of 4,762.
Membership was 1,585, consisting of 862 adult readers and 723 junior readers. There was a decrease of 74 when compared to 1,659 for last year.
The total number of books circulated for the year was 19,802. Five thousand six hundred and sixty-nine (5,669) were issued for home reading and 14,133 were issued for reference consultations. The figure for home reading consisted of 323 adult books, 2,764 junior books, and 2,582 paperback books. The figure for reference consultations comprised 8,963 adult books and 5,170 junior books. The overall total for last year was 23,286; a decrease of 3,484 for the year under review.
Pennants
The Pennants Branch Library operated successfully throughout the year. There were increases in home loans and reference consultations. The verandah of the building was grilled to enhance security at the branch. The successful outreach programmes included talks, children’s hour session and exhibitions.
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At the end of the year the stock totalled 3,195 consisting of 1,362 adult books, 1,179 junior books, 628 paperback books and 26 audiovisual material 26. There was a 1,172 decrease from last year’s figure of 4,367.
Membership was 1,837 consisting of 319 adult readers and 1,518 junior readers. The figure increased by 2 over from last year’s total of 1,835.
There was an overall total of 12,718 books circulated; 2,922 for home reading and 9,796 for reference consultations. The home reading figure consisted of 232 adult books, 1,758 junior books and 932 paperback books, whereas the reference consultations figure comprised 2,274 adult books and 362 junior books. There was an increase of 2,141 in the overall total when a comparison was made with last year’s figure of 10,577.
Spalding
During the review period the Spalding Branch Library continued to provide satisfactory service to the citizens of the Spalding community.
The total stock was 5,590, consisting of 2,116 adult books, 1,813 junior books and 1,661 paperback books. The stock increased by 1,664 when compared with 3,926, the figure for last year.
Membership was 5,046, consisting of 1,693 adult readers and 3,353 junior readers. A comparison with last year’s figure of 4,946 showed an increase of 100.
A total of 56,429 books were issued for the year, comprising 3,109 for home reading and 53,320 for reference. The home reading figure consisted of 616 adult books, 1,187 junior books and 1,306 paperback books. The reference figure consisted of 37,976 adult books and 15,344 junior books. The figure for last year was 60,011 reflecting a decrease of 3,582.
Part-time Branch Libraries
Aenon Town & Monymusk
The Aenon Town and Monymusk Branch libraries remained temporarily closed. A decision will be taken during the next financial year regarding the viability of re-opening.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mobile Library unit served 64 stops on 12 routes during the year. The monthly schedule was maintained except for suspension during the months of August and December.
In an effort to increase and expand ICT services to the rural communities the mobile library was equipped with 2 laptop computers and wireless internet service. During the month of February
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and March a pilot project was done to ascertain the number of stops at which Internet service was accessible. Approximately 22 stops were identified where the service could be offered.
Book stock for the mobile library was 3,622, consisting of 424 adult books, 1,378 junior books and 1,820 paperback books. The record showed a decrease of 3,049 as the figure for the previous year was 6,671. Membership was 26,139, comprising 9,285 adult readers and 16,854 junior readers. There was an increase of 112 after a comparison was made with 26,027, the figure for last year. A total of 5,303 books were circulated, consisting of 859 adult books, 2,936 junior books and 1,508 paperback books. There was a decrease of 1,152 compared to last year’s total of 6,455.
REGION FOUR
ST. ANN PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 173,830 174,281 Membership: 27,625 27,323 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 12 11 Mobile Library Stops 45 48 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 2 Establishment 58 58 Collection 83,024 60,033 Circulation: 349,534 416,443 Computer Use: 69,098 71,616
During the year the Network was able to remain viable and effective in the provision of service in the parishes of St. Ann. An exciting array of programmes and services were offered through a network of 62 service points, namely one main library, 11 branch libraries, 48 mobile library stops and one institution.
HIGHLIGHTS
Staging of Small and Micro Enterprise Fair
Fielding of the national champion in the 12-14 age group of the National Reading Competition 2010
Acquisition of five additional computers for public use
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Implementation of Information Literacy Programme – Reading Rainbow
Effective usage of free text messaging since August 2010 to assist in recovery of overdue books
Parish Library
The Parish Library figures for the year reflected an increase in membership as well as home loans but decreases in reference consultation, computer usage and book stock. The stock consisting of 11,169 adult books, 4,182 junior books, 2,320 paperback books and 643 non-book materials totalled 18,814, a reduction of 9,956 over the previous year. This was attributable to extensive withdrawals during the stocktaking exercise.
A comparison of the junior book stock and membership revealed the stark reality of the inadequacy of the collection to meet the needs of junior users. Membership at the end of March 2011 was 4,169 consisting of 743 adults and 3,426 juniors. Issues for home reading increased by 2,047 to 11,747 in 2010/2011; the figure for last year was 9,700. Paperback loans accounted for 61% thus emphasizing its importance to the collection. As cited in previous years the decline in reference consultations continued revealing figures of 67,769 compared to 104,568 over the previous year. Computer usage for the year totalled 22,123 reflecting a small decrease of 284 compared to 22,407 for the previous year.
The juniors continued to actively use the library and its services. Interesting and informative programmes such as class visits, Reading Rainbow, and interesting talks were well received. The annual summer programme which registered 300 participants was staged from July 19 - 30, 2010. There were funfilled activities, art & craft, music, dance, cultural talks and informative sessions from Jamaica Red Cross and the Child Development Agency all geared at providing a wholesome experience for the participants.
Other notable outreach activities were the Bank of Nova Scotia Debating Competition, annual Child Month Concert with approximately 350 participants and a talk on “Skin Bleaching.” Additionally the parish library hosted a Parent Month Family Extravaganza with a Quiz and Essay Competition on November 23, 2010. The theme for the Quiz Competition was “Parent the Right way: Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday”. The training of senior citizens continued throughout the year.
Initial upgrading of the electrical supply at the Parish Library began in February 2011 but at the end of March 2011the network was awaiting confirmation of completion from the Jamaica Public Service. The second phase of the work on the Parish Library building was completed with the exception of the landscaping which was suspended awaiting the availability of funding. With regards to the establishment of the Marcus Garvey Resource Centre, the Jamaica Library Service approached the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts for their assistance in the preparation of a proposal for the design and layout of the centre.
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Full-Time Branch Libraries
Brown’s Town
The branch library registered success in the National Reading Competition with Fitzroy Wickham, the parish champion, emerging national winner in the 12-14 category. The branch also fielded the 9-11 and 15-20 parish champions as well as the second place winner in the 15-20 category. Several extension activities and displays mounted throughout the year were well received by students, teachers and the public in general.
At the end of the year the figure for stock was 6,568 comprising 3,298 adult books, 1,498 junior books, 1,577 paperback books and 17 non-book material. Stock decreased by 3,782 when compared to 10,350 for the 2009/2010 period as extensive weeding was conducted throughout the year to ensure that material on the shelves were current, appropriate and in good condition.
Membership totalled 3,122 comprising 920 adults and 2,202 juniors. When compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,599, there was a decrease of 477 as a number of persons had their membership withdrawn or transferred to other locations.
Increases were recorded in both home reading and reference consultations for the period representing an increase of 17,100 over the previous year. Home loans totalled 6,742 consisting of 366 adults, 2,306 juniors and 4,070 paperback books. When compared to 6,662 home loans for the 2009/2010 period, an increase of 80 was realized. Reference consultations for this year totalled 110,669 which represented an increase of 17,020 when compared to 93,649 for the previous year. The total book circulation at the end of the year amounted to 117,411.
The branch received two additional computers. The ICT service was welcomed by users as figures for computer usage as at March 2011 was 13,117. The breakdown showed 4,211 electronic mail searches, 58 browsing, 1,294 word processing and 7,554 reference searches. Although the computers were frequently used, the figures represented a decrease of 325 when compared to 13,442 for the year 2009/2010. This decrease was attributable to the fact that one computer for the branch required repairs and the area also experienced frequent power outages. The photocopying service at the branch continued to do well as during the period 151,569 copies were done. A total of 258 facsimile transmissions were sent.
Claremont
The Claremont Branch Library recorded a decline in book stock and increases in membership, reference consultations and circulation. Stock for the year ending March 2011 was 5,582 compared to 7,013 for the previous year. The figure comprised 2,992 adult books, 942 junior books and 1,648 paperback books. The total reflected a decrease of 1,431 in comparison with the previous year’s figure. This was as a result of damaged and outdated material being withdrawn from the shelves. Membership at the end of the year was 3,614 which consisted of 1,059 adults and 2,555 juniors. There was a marginal increase of 62 when compared to 3,552 for the 2009/2010 period.
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Total circulation was 55,376. This comprised 48,638 reference consultations and 6,738 home loans. Home loans increased by 126 while reference consultations reflected an increase of 16,822 when compared to 4,080 and 31,816 respectively for the previous year. This increase can be attributed to new books which were allocated to the branch on a regular basis during the year as well as the success of promotional activities conducted during the period.
Computer usage for the period totalled 8,305 with electronic mail searches accounting for 4,399 reference searches 759, word processing 491 and browsing 2,656. There was an increase of 2,550 in usage for the 2010/2011 period compared to 5,755 for the previous period. This increase can be attributed to the addition of two new computers during the month of March 2011.
The photocopying service continued to do well and for the period a total of 40,701 copies was done. A total of 100 facsimile transmissions was also sent. The branch continued to contribute to the extension activities programme within the network as a number of promotional activities were undertaken during the year. The annual Reading Competition was hosted and the branch fielded the parish champion Miss Yanique Humphrey in the 21 and over category, while Adonesse Francis was the second place winner within the network for the 9-11 category. A successful annual summer programme was also conducted with 50 participants.
Discovery Bay
The Discovery Bay Branch Library registered a slight increase of 104 for the book stock. At the end of the year, the book stock was 4,488 comprising 1,437 adult books 655 junior books and 2,396 paperback books. The increase resulted from the allocation of reference books donated to this particular library. Membership and total circulation recorded decreases when compared to the previous year. Membership was 679, a decrease of 35 when compared to 714 for the previous year. This was as a result of the withdrawal of a number of dormant members.
Circulation figures were 5,295 consisting of 2,454 reference consultations and 2,841 home loans. In comparison to last year’s figure of 5,906 there was a decrease of 611 as users did not visit the branch as regularly during the poor weather conditions that were experienced in the months of November and December 2010.
Computer usage for the branch totalled 4,555 which was an increase of 2,166 over the 2009/2010 period. This increase was as a result of fewer power outages experienced at the branch as well as a greater demand by persons within the community especially students attending the nearby community college. On August 30, 2010 there was a burglary at the branch and one of the computer monitors was damaged. This however did not negatively impact the computer usage for the period. For the year ending March 2011, the photocopying service recorded 36,019 while the facsimile service recorded usage of 193.
“Read Across Jamaica Day” in May 2010 was celebrated with students from the UCG Basic School. Students from Northview, Columbus and Hampton Preparatory schools were invited to the library on March 26, 2011 and were given a talk on “The Importance of Reading.” The
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annual summer programme was also staged at the branch from July 12-23, 2010. There were approximately 30 participants for the two week period.
Moneague
The branch continued to host successful outreach activities for members of the community. These activities included games hour, story hour sessions, class visits and the mounting of displays. The highlight of the year was however the successful staging of an Essay and Poster Competition and the hosting of a Health Fair which was done in collaboration with the Moneague Health Centre. The Essay and Poster competition was held from November 26, 2010 - December 8, 2010. The theme for the competition was “My Parent(s) My Hero.” A total of 20 students from the Moneague Primary and Junior High entered the competition.
The Health Fair which was held on February 18, 2011 was also a success as persons within the community visited the different booths set up by personnel from the Health Centre to learn more about sexually transmitted diseases or received free blood sugar testing.
Stock for the branch at the end of the year was 2,588 which represented a decrease of 1,305 when compared to 3,893 for the previous year. The figure included 1196 adult books, 571 junior books and 821 paperback books. This decrease was as a result of books withdrawn prior to stocktaking as well as regular withdrawals done during the year.
Membership increased slightly when compared to the 2009/2010 period. At the end of March 2011, figures for membership were 2,805, an increase of 139 over the previous year. The membership comprised 650 adults and 2,155 juniors. The increase in membership was as a result of increased promotional activities especially during story hour sessions, games hour and homework assistance sessions.
Total circulation for the period was 37,502 compared to 25,382 for the previous year; this represented an increase of 12,120. Reference consultations accounted for 35,235 of the total while home loans accounted for the remaining 2,267. Although home loans declined by 30 in comparison to last year’s figure, reference usage showed an increase of 12,423.
Computer usage was 6,475 showed an increase of 3,039 compared to 3,436 for the 2009/2010 period. The increase was as a result of more students from the Moneague College visiting the branch to conduct research as well as introductory lessons given to students during games hour or story hour sessions. The photocopying service totalled 49,959.
Ocho Rios
The Ocho Rios Branch Library provided effective service to the citizens of Ocho Rios and its environs throughout the year. The year ended with a book stock of 4,800. This figure comprised 2,799 adult books, 1,229 junior books and 772 paperback books. When compared to 7,187 for the 2009/2010 period there was a decrease of 2,387. Various volumes were withdrawn due to
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damaged condition or they were too outdated to provide users with current and relevant information.
Membership at the end of the year totalled 1,989 which comprised of 601 adults and 1,388 juniors. When compared to 1,738 for last year, membership increased by 251. This was due largely to new material allocated to the branch as well as the fact that persons who visited the library were strongly encouraged to become members. Total circulation was 77,997 comprising 4,497 home loans and 73,500 reference consultations. When total circulation was compared to the previous year there was a significant increase of 30,260. Reference consultations accounted for the major part of the increase as the figures for reference consultations were 73,500 compared to 43,657 for the previous year reflecting an increase of 29,843.
An additional computer was received in March 2011 however there was a decrease in computer usage for the period. Computer usage totalled 10,821 which reflected a decrease of 3,420 compared to 14,241 for the 2009/2011 period. This may be attributed to several of the computers being out of service for a protracted period during the year while undergoing repairs. A total of 145,372 photocopies were done while 938 facsimile transmissions were sent.
The Kidz Club continued to be a vibrant programme with weekly sessions held and an average attendance of 20 children. Activities included mostly art & craft, creative writing and songs. The Annual Public Speaking Competition was held on November 23, 2010 with students from 12 high schools participating. The topic was “Students should be allowed to take cellular telephones to school.” The competition was sponsored by the CHASE Fund. The branch also hosted a Spelling and Quiz Competition under the theme “How much do you know about Jamaica?” on June 2, 2010. The summer programme was held as customary with an average of 50 children in attendance. Kerean Neil the 2nd place winner in the parish finals of the National Reading Competition in the 21 and over category is a member of the branch.
Part-Time Branch Libraries
Bamboo
There was an increase in stock and a decline in membership and circulation. Stock totalled 3,287 comprising 1,246 adult books, 795 junior books and 1,246 paperback books. In comparison to the previous year’s figure of 2,755 there was an increase of 532. This can be attributed to a generous donation of paperback books to the branch by Miss Nicola Murray.
Membership for the year was 1,429 consisting of 234 adults and 1,195 juniors. A decrease of 63 was evident when compared to 1,492 for last year. This was attributable to withdrawal of some dormant members.
Total circulation for the period under review was 16,794 comprising 11,718 reference consultations and 5,076 home loans. In comparison to 16,963 for the 2009/2010 period there was a minimal decrease of 169 which may be attributed to more persons opting to use the computers instead of books for research purposes. Computer usage for the branch totalled 5,581 which
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reflected an increase of 1,222 compared to 4,359 for the 2009/2010 period. A total of 13,011 photocopies were done while 188 facsimile transmissions were sent.
Subject areas that were mostly consulted were Food and Nutrition, Agricultural Science, History, Biographies, Music and Religion. A successful staging of the annual summer programme was held with approximately 70 children in attendance. Members of the community volunteered their time to assist with its success. Story hour sessions were also conducted with students from the Bamboo Primary and Junior High School. Hanna-Jay Frazer, a member of the branch, was the network’s runner-up winner in the 12-14 age group of the National Reading Competition.
Linton Park
There were increases in stock and membership and reference consultations however there was a decline in home loans. Stock for the period was 3,340 compared to 3,081 for the previous year. This reflected an increase of 259 and was as a result of a concerted effort to update the stock by making a special allocation of books from the parish library as well as the addition of donations received from the landlady Mrs Dulcie de Montagnac.
There was also an increase in membership with a slight upward movement of 10 on the 498 recorded for the 2009/2010 period; of this figure, there were 126 adults and 382 juniors. This increase however was unsatisfactory and a special effort will be made in the new year to encourage library membership. Reference consultations moved from 492 to 500 while home loans declined from 2,383 to 2,080.
Seventy children attended the annual summer programme which was held from July 19-30, 2010. It was a huge success and children were actively engaged in activities such as art and craft, needlework and reading for the duration of the programme. Vibrant story hour sessions continued at the branch as well as with the neighbouring Linton Park Basic School.
Mt. Zion
For yet another year the branch continued with its vibrant extension activities programme including class visits, story hour sessions, summer programme and a Reading Club. These activities proved to be both beneficial and fun filled for the children in attendance.
Though small in size the branch continued to show signs of growth as there were increases in all areas except stock. For the period stock was 1,865 comprising 834 adult books, 498 junior books and 533 paperback books. A decrease of 855 was evident when compared to 2,740 for the 2009/2010 period. This was as a result of a major withdrawal project at the branch.
Membership totalled 606, an increase of 27 on the 579 recorded for the 2009/2010 period. This included 346 adults and 260 juniors. Total circulation was 9,039 an increase of 906 when compared to 8,133 recorded for the previous year. Of this amount there were 7,251 home loans and 1,788 reference consultations. The increase in home loans was as a result of increase in membership and the addition of new junior books.
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Computer usage totalled 940 which represented a decrease of 726 compared to 1,666 for the 2009/2010 period. This was as a result of some electrical problems experienced by the branch. At March 2011 internet access was still not available in the community.
Runaway Bay
Stock for the year in review was 1,854 consisting of 648 adult books, 494 junior books and 712 paperback books. In comparison to 2,116 recorded for the previous year there was a decrease of 262 resulting from a withdrawal of material during the stock taking exercise of August 2010. Membership of 430 reflected a slight increase of 21 in comparison with 409, the figure for the previous year. Circulation totalled 878 with home loans accounting for 727 and reference consultations 151, a decline of 647 when compared with 1,525 the figure for 2009/2010.
Computer figures for the period totalled 1,411 which reflected an increase of 652 compared to 759 recorded for the previous year. The branch hosted its annual summer programme but unfortunately the attendance was extremely low this year with only five children in attendance. Every effort will be made in the coming year to increase the usage of the services at the branch.
Sturge Town
Stock for the branch was 1,812 at the end of the year and represented a reduction of 372 when compared to the 2,184 recorded for the previous year. Membership was 666 an increase of 14 compared to 652 recorded for the 2009/2010 period. This figure comprised 243 adults and 423 juniors. Total circulation was 2,999 which represented 160 reference consultations and 2,839 home loans. In comparison to the previous year there was an increase of 408 in home loans and 64 in reference consultations. Summer programme was held at the branch from July 26-30, 2010 with approximately 15 children participating daily. They were actively engaged in activities such as art and craft, needlework, games and reading tests.
Watt Town
The branch ended the year with stock figures of 2,119 a decrease of 296 compared to 2,415 recorded last year. This consisted of 777 adult books, 645 junior books and 697 paperback books. Total membership was 234. Home loans for the period totalled 2,181 an increase of 583 while reference consultations amounted to 481. There was a reduction in reference consultations as a result of many students opting to use the full time branch in Brown’s Town to conduct research. Figures for the previous year were 1,598 for home loans and 1,186 for reference consultations. Story hour sessions and class visits were conducted on a very regular basis throughout the year.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The mobile library service continued to provide valuable service to 48 rural communities across the parish. The Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre and the St. D’Acre area were also serviced
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by the unit. During Reading Week, activities were carried out at some schools on the mobile library service routes.
From a collection of 2,917 books, with a membership of 6,444, a total of 7,784 home loans were done. This represented a significant decrease of 7,698 when compared to 15,482 for the previous year. The decrease was due largely to the vehicle being out of operation for over two months for repairs as well as due to poor weather conditions during the months of November and December. In addition, the service was suspended during July and mid-September 2010 and visits were also reduced from once every three weeks to once per month as a cost cutting measure.
ST. MARY PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 114,591 114,889 Membership: 7,834 8,736 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 33 34 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 40 40 Collection 51,889 42,306 Circulation: 289,725 235,938 Computer Use: 48,217 49,809
During the period under review, April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 the residents of the parish continued to receive quality service in spite of budgetary constraints. Service was effected through the main library, nine branch libraries, 34 mobile library stops and the Richmond Adult Correctional Institution.
HIGHLIGHTS
Significant increase in computer usage.
Hosting of the annual Day in Honour of Tacky.
Co-hosting of the Caribbean ICT Road Show
Staging of the annual Christmas Fair
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Parish Library
The services provided by the Parish Library continued to be fully utilized by registered members and the public in general. Students at the primary and secondary levels were the major users of the service. The facilities were well used to conduct research for School Based Assessment (SBA) projects in preparation for internal and external examinations.
Submission made to Headquarters for specific titles to be added to the collection continued to be satisfied. The staff persisted in their efforts to maintain and increase the reading interest of users for the period, with speedy processing of material for the shelves as well as through the reader advisory service. Paperback novels were again the area of choice fiction especially among the adult readers.
A Career Corner was established at the Parish Library in association with HEART Trust/NTA. This generated much interest especially among primary and secondary school students.
The main challenge experienced was overcrowding due to inadequate space for users in the lending and reference departments and an inadequate baggage area. The limited space in the public areas did not adequately allow for the presentation of any large displays/exhibitions or multiple displays. In the Junior Department overcrowding frequently resulted in an increase in the noise level.
Extension activities undertaken were varied, and these included computer training, storytelling, scrabble fest, art and craft, film and other educational and fun filled activities. The attendance at the weekly story hour sessions increased steadily over the period.
There was a reduction of 5,911 in the stock which totalled 13,089 when compared to 19,000 recorded for the corresponding period in 2009/2010. This was due mainly to the stocktaking exercise in August 2010. A slight increase of 155 was recorded in membership as the figures moved from 1,089 to 1,244. This increase in membership was as a result of the promotion of the services and increased presence in the community through the hosting of extension activities. Home loans however recorded a decrease of 522 from 7,316 in 2009/2010 to 6,794 for the 2010/2011 period. Reference consultations decreased by 21,452 moving from 76,411 in 2009/2010 to 54,959. Total circulation was subsequently negatively impacted recording a figure of 61,753, a decrease of 21,974 when compared to 83,727, the figure for 2009/2010.
The computer service recorded the highest usage. This was especially evident during the afternoons and on Saturdays. Females were the greatest users utilizing the service 10,010 times and browsing, electronic mail access and research were the main activities. For the period 5,174 electronic mail contacts were made; word processing was done 2,976 times, the Internet was browsed 5,997 times, while 5,021 internet researches were conducted. The computers were utilized mainly for communication and word processing by local citizens.
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Full-Time Branch Libraries
Annotto Bay
Stock recorded a decrease of 273 moving from 4,671 in 2009/2010 to 4,398 in 2010/ 2011. Membership and home loans were the areas of growth for the branch. Membership increased by 17 and moved from 737 to 754 and home loans by 30 to 3,329 from 3,299 for 2009/2010. Reference consultations decreased by 1,657 from 27,198 in 2009/2010 to 25,541 in 2010/2011. The result was a decrease in total circulation by 1,627 declining from 30,497 in 2009/2010 to 28,870 in 2010/2011.
For the period 1,235 electronic mail contacts were made; word processing of 1,168 was done, 738 times for browsing of the Internet, while 1,488 Internet researches were conducted. Females accessed the services 2,383 times while males accessed the service 2,246 times.
The search for an alternate location for the branch library continued with renewed effort made to acquire the land adjoining the branch library which is owned by the National Works Agency (NWA).
The library continued to facilitate remedial sessions for students attending primary schools in the area to improve their reading as well as with homework assignments.
Andrene Powell was declared 1st place at the parish level of the National Reading Competition in the 15-21 age group.
A facsimile machine was received on July 2, 2010 to satisfy requests by users who expressed gratitude for the service.
Gayle
The Gayle Branch Library continued to offer valuable service to the public. There were increases in membership and home loans. Membership increased to 846 by 211 when this year’s figure was compared with 635 in 2009/2010. Home loans increased significantly by 792 from 3,819 to 4,611. Stock, reference consultations and subsequently total circulation recorded declines when a comparison was made with 2009/2010. Stock declined by 584 moving from 3,649 to 3,065 and reference consultations decreased by 2,027 to 16,273 in comparison with 18,300 recorded in 2009/2010. The total circulation was reduced by 1,235 moving from 22,119 in 2009/2010 to 20,884 in 2010/2011.
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) figures revealed that 4,404 electronic mail contacts were made; word processing was done 1,314 times, 415 sessions were recorded for Internet browsing, while 1,276 Internet research sessions were conducted. Females were the main users accessing the services 4,243 times. The 13-19 age group recorded the highest usage of 3,905. The service was mainly utilized by children.
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The branch was proud of the participants who entered the annual National Reading Competition, especially Kerodia Robinson who placed second at the parish level in the 12-14 age group and Naaliyah Noyon who came first at the parish level in the 6-8 age group. Computer classes continued for both adults and juniors while remedial reading and homework assistance for primary school students were maintained.
Highgate
Highgate recorded growth in stock which increased by 223 moving from 3,714 in 2009/2010 to 3,937 in 2010/2011. The other area of growth was membership increasing by 85 from 280 in the previous year to 365 in 2010/2011. Total circulation was 34,813 reflecting a decrease of 8,607 when compared with the total of 43,420 for the previous year. The decreases were attributed to the challenges with the electricity which drastically affected some of the services offered at the branch.
Computer usage totalled 4,100. Juniors ages 13-19 recorded the highest usage, amounting to 2,699. Research was the main activity recording 2,035 and females were the main clients as they utilized the services 2,571 times.
A Career Corner was also established at the branch library in association with HEART Trust/NTA. The corner was well utilized especially by primary and secondary school students.
Oracabessa
The stock, home loans and reference use at the Oracabessa Branch Library all declined during the period. Stock decreased by 128 from 3,882 to 3,754. Membership was the only area reflecting an increase, of 56. The total membership was 2,370. Home loans were reduced by 300 from 4,675 to 4,375 and reference use declined by 44 from a total of 21,341 in 2009/2010 to 21,297 in 2010/2011. The total circulation also declined by 344 from 26,016 to 25,672.
An analysis of the computer usage revealed figures of 2,166 for electronic mail; 498 for word processing, 1,029 for internet browsing, while the internet was used 871 times for research. The main activity undertaken by users is the accessing of electronic mail.
The continued deterioration of the building resulted in the need to find an alternative location. Consequently, the branch was relocated to rented accommodation and reopened to the public on Monday January 24, 2011 after being closed for two weeks from January 3 - 22, 2011 to facilitate the removal.
A public meeting was held on Thursday, March 23, 2011 to discuss the development plans for the branch library site.
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Retreat
The range of services offered at the Retreat Branch Library continued; however, there were notable decreases in membership and circulation.
The stock increased by 76 books moving from 2,448 in 2009/2010 to 2,524 for 2010/2011. Membership however decreased by 6 to 579 when compared to 585 recorded in 2009/2010. The branch library recorded the most significant decline in total circulation which decreased from 51,121 in 2009/2010 to 33,302 in 2010/2011. Reference consultations experienced a significant decrease of 17,042 from 48,371 in 2009/2010 to 31,329 in 2010/2011. There was a decrease of 777 in home loans when the total of 1,973 was compared with 2,750 the figure for the previous year.
A breakdown of the figures for computer usage revealed that electronic mail was accessed 2,093 times; word processing 591, Internet browsing 1,698 while 978 Internet researches were conducted. Adults were the main users of the service with males utilizing the service more times than females.
Part-Time Branch Libraries
Camberwell
Camberwell Branch Library, one of the most rural part-time service points in the network, had an active schedule of extension activities and experienced growth in all areas namely stock, membership and home loans. Stock increased by 283 from a total of 1978 in the previous year to 2,261 in 2010/2011. Membership increased by 12 from 68 to 80 and home loans increased by 61 totalling 1,116 to 1,177. When compared to the figure of 2,760 in 2009/2010, a subsequent increase of 135 in total circulation was made.
Word processing activity recorded the highest usage of 382, followed by CD ROM usage which totalled 296. Juniors were the major users utilizing the services 598 times. Internet access remained unavailable in this rural community.
Castleton
The Castleton Branch Library remained closed during the period under review; however, the community was served by the mobile library. Negotiations were still underway with the National Land Agency (NLA) to facilitate the re-establishment of a branch Library in the community.
Islington
The Islington Branch Library continued to be housed at premises owned by the Islington Baptist Church.
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The period recorded increases in stock and membership but decreases in home loans and reference consultations. The stock increased by 302 items, recording a total of 2,442 for the year. Membership increased by 75 to 327. Home loans and reference consultations recorded a combined decrease of 408 with the figure totalling 7,647 in contrast to 8,055 in the previous year.
Computer classes for students of Hillside Primary School continued over the period.
Computer usage totalled 2,821 comprising 768 for electronic mail, 238 for word processing, 790 for Internet browsing and 1,025 for Internet research.
Richmond
The Richmond Branch Library continued to be housed at the Richmond Baptist Church.
There was a reduction of 586 in the stock which totalled 1,856 when compared to the 2,424 recorded for 2009/2010. A very slight reduction of 4 was recorded for membership which totalled 157 in 2010/2011.
Home loans increased from 2,068 in 2009/2010 to 2,158 for this period. Reference consultations increased from 1,471 in 2009/2010 to 1,801 in 2010/ 2011. Circulation for the period totalled 3,959, and when compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,539 there was an increase of 420. These increases were as a result of the promotion of the service and the branch’s increased presence in the community through the hosting of extension activities.
The service point although in possession of a telephone land-line was still without Internet access as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) service was unavailable in the area. Users continued to request Internet access to facilitate research and other related activities. CD ROMs were accessed and the usage totalled 1,543 while word processing totalled 440. Children between the ages of 6-12 recorded the highest usage of 1,786.
Woodpark
The stock decreased by 652 from 3,469 in 2009/2010 to 2,817 in 2010/2011. Membership and home loans also recorded declines. Membership decreased by 6 from 191 to 185 and home loans by 1,596 from 7,682 in 2009/2010 to 6,086 for 2010/2011. On the other hand, reference use increased by 160 from 3,067 in 2009/2010 to 3,227 for the period reviewed.
CD ROM usage recorded 246 due mainly to the lack of internet service in the community while word processing totalled to 158. Females were the main clients utilizing the service 230 times compared to 174 times by males. Juniors between the ages of 13-19 recorded the highest usage totalling to 219.
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MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mobile Library Service continued to be maintained on 8 routes covering a total of 34 stops. The service continued to be greatly welcomed by readers in the communities visited. However, financial constraints forced a revision of the visit schedule from a three week cycle to a four week cycle. Special efforts were made to maintain a regular visit schedule despite challenges as the service remained essential to the recreational and informational needs of rural readers.
The service was suspended over the summer holiday period because a large portion of the mobile library stops were conducted at schools and the users were mainly children. There was an increase of 223 in membership as the total was 1,387 compared to 1,164 in 2009/2010. Home loans increased by 527 to a total 3,500 compared to 2,973 the figure for last year. There was an increase of 491 in circulation totalling 3,500 compared to 3,009 in 2009/2010.
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PORTLAND PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population: 82,442 82,656 Membership: 13,075 13,016 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 6 6 Mobile Library Stops 32 32 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 44 44 Collection 44,031 36,498 Circulation: 320,657 330,385 Computer Use: 52,402 65,620
The network had several successes during the fiscal year ended March 2011. These successes were achieved against a background of limited resources. This is indicated by the network recording another major success in the National Reading Competition, the number of branch libraries being increased, an important milestone in the provision of local history information and the efforts to improve the information and communication technology services.
HIGHLIGHTS
Emergence of Teneel Palmer as the national champion in the 9 -11 age group of the National Reading Competition 2010
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Launch of Memory-of-the-Parish project
Re-opening of the Bybrook Branch Library
Installation of Local Area Network (LAN), at the Buff Bay Branch Library
Introduction of wireless service at the Parish Library and the Buff Bay Branch library
Installation of Wide Area Network (WAN) routers at the Parish Library and the Buff Bay Branch Library.
Parish Library
Throughout the year the demand for the services offered by the parish library continued to increase. The challenge of adequate accommodation especially in the Junior Department persisted.
The total stock of 16,468 showed a large decrease of 8,439 when compared to last year’s figure of 24,907. This decrease was as a result of the stock taking process, which necessitated massive weeding of the collection and allowed for the physical counting of books. Material which was old, damaged and outdated and did not meet the current demands of the users were withdrawn.
There continued to be a decrease in membership despite several outreach activities to attract and retain users. At the end of the fiscal year the number of registered readers showed a decrease of 299 when compared to the figure of 4,026 recorded for last year. The decrease in membership resulted from the withdrawal of dormant readers, the delisting of defaulters.
Total circulation at the end of the fiscal year was 162,286. This figure reflected a decrease of 8,714 when compared to last year’s figure of 171,000. Home loans totalled 21,450 an increase of 460 when compared to the figure of 20,990 for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. On the other hand reference consultations showed a decrease of 9,174 when the figure of 150,010 for last year was compared to the current figure of 159,184. The decrease in reference consultations may be attributed to the increased use of the Internet for research purposes.
There was continued high demand for ICT services; however there were inadequate numbers of computers to satisfy this demand. The computers were mainly used to access social networks and research material as well as for word processing.
The network in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour & Social Security continued to provide computer training for senior citizens. By the end of the year 21 senior citizens were trained.
The parish library continued to engage the community by conducting several outreach programmes to inform and attract residents. Several displays were mounted during the year to commemorate and celebrate special events such as Farmer’s Month, Earthquake Awareness Week, Bob Marley Week, Black History Month, Senior Citizen’s Week, Mental Health Week
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and Heritage Week. Displays were also mounted to celebrate the life of Sir Alexander Bustamante and the late Ms. Leila Thomas, former Director, Jamaica Library Service.
Several organizations partnered with the Parish Library to promote their activities. These included the Ministry of Education Region II and the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) which mounted displays during the year.
Other outstanding activities for the year included a public lecture sponsored by the United States Embassy with Ms. A. Hayes from the Library of Congress, a forum on skin bleaching facilitated by Dr. Carroll Burrell, Dermatologist and an Evening of Poetry. These activities were well supported by the communities served.
After much ground work, the long-awaited Memory-of-the-Parish pilot project was launched on November 11, 2010. The focus of the Portland Parish Library Network was to research and document information on sites and personalities associated with slave plantations in the parish. The project highlighted research on several sites including the Fair Prospect High School, a former sugar plantation, the well at Long Bay, and the tower at Hart Hill, which was used during heyday of the sugar industry.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Buff Bay
In an effort to improve the collection of the branch special allocations of books were received from Headquarters. However this addition was not enough to offset the number of material withdrawn prior to the stock taking exercise.
At the end of the year the stock was 3,987. This included 2,000 adult material, 1,467 junior material and 520 paperback books. The figure of 3,987 for the overall book stock showed a decrease of 718 when compared to the 4,705 recorded at the end of the 2009/2010 period.
There was an increase in the membership for the period. Total membership was 1,092, which comprised 928 junior members and 164 adult members. This figure showed a marginal increase of 16 members when compared to 1,076 recorded for last year. The increase in membership was as a result of increased promotional activities to attract readers.
The circulation figure showed a drastic decrease of 3,275 when the 35,349 recorded for the period ended March 2011 was compared to the 38,624 recorded for the year ended March 2010. The factors that contributed to the decrease in circulation included the closure of the branch to facilitate the stock taking exercise and the increase in the use of the computers for research purposes.
A Local Area Network (LAN) was installed and commissioned into service on October 7, 2010. The wireless Internet service was introduced on October 28, 2010. Since its introduction, the use
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of the service continued to increase steadily. By the end of the fiscal year the recorded number of users of the service was 93.
Overall the ICT services continued to be well used. It was noted that the males who were mostly unemployed were the main users of the service. The computer service was mainly used as a social networking tool and as a tool for research.
The computer system with the JAWS software remained under-utilized. Contact was made with the Disability Society with a view to increasing the usage. It was noted that while its members were willing to access the service there was a difficulty finding transportation to visit the library.
The reading competition was launched in April 2010. Several school visits were made to promote the competition. At the end of the competition the branch had one parish champion, Kamoy Allen in the 12-14 age group. The other branch winners were Brandon Henry in the 6-8 category and Christine Carby in the 9-11 age group.
Several extension activities were carried out throughout the year to sensitize and inform the communities served. On May 26, 2010 a panel discussion was held under the theme: “All I want is a chance to grow up”.
The main activity for October was the celebration of Senior Citizens’ Month. The Golden Age Club used the opportunity to share their artistic and performing skills with students from the Buff Bay Primary School in a concert organized by the branch.
November was Parent Month and the branch participated in activities at the Gideon Educational Centre. The occasion was used to promote the library’s activities. To end the month’s celebration the story hour programme was re-launched on November 26, 2010.
To commemorate Black History Month, Dr. Carol Burrell, a dermatologist conducted a public lecture on “Skin Bleaching” on February 15, 2011.
The branch hosted the annual summer programme from July 13 - 23, 2010 with approximately 200 participants and the programme was a success.
Fifteen school visits were conducted during the year. A PowerPoint presentation on ‘The Importance of Reading’ was viewed by the students. Five schools also visited the library. Ten displays were mounted throughout the year under review.
Part-Time Branch Libraries
Bybrook
The Bybrook Branch Library was re-opened on September 6, 2010 after fire destroyed the previous location in March 2004. A brief function was held to dedicate the new location. The dedication ceremony was officiated by Mr. Donovan Steele, Minister of Religion. Performances
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were done by the Bybrook Senior Citizens’ Group, the Bybrook Primary School and Mr. Parks, a visitor to the community.
The stock at the end of the year was 2,307. This figure included 650 adult books, 957 junior books and 700 paperback books. The collection was well utilized. However, more adult paperback books were needed. The membership figure recorded was 94; consisting of 32 adult and 62 junior members. The total circulation for the year was 7,981, which comprised 5,623 reference consultations and 2,358 for home reading.
The library continued to provide computer services to the public, however this did not include Internet service as there was no Internet connectivity in the community. Users expressed delight at being able to satisfy their word processing needs.
School visits to the Bybrook Primary School was done while the Bybrook Basic School was invited to the library for a talk on ‘Earthquake Awareness’. The group was also introduced to electronic books. In collaboration with the Health Department and the Police a presentation entitled ‘Conflict Resolution and Personal Hygiene’ was conducted at the Bybrook Primary School on March 14, 2011. This was well received. Story hour sessions were hosted on a weekly basis on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. A total of four displays were mounted.
Hector’s River
The Hector’s River Branch Library provided for the educational, information and recreational needs of the community.
At the end of the year the total stock was 2,596; this figure comprised 1,075 adult books, 818 junior books and 703 paperback books. There was a slight decrease of 75 when the total of 2,596 recorded for the year was compared to 2,671 for last year. The decline was as a result of continuous weeding of the book stock to remove outdated and worn material and to ensure currency and accuracy in the collection.
Thirty new members were registered during the year. This figure increased the number of 572 recorded at the end of previous year to 602 for the year ended March 2011. The increase in the number of registered readers was as a result of the registration of some users who were only accessing the ICT services.
A decrease of 3,191 was reflected when the total circulation of 7,579 was compared to 10,770 recorded for the year ended March 2010. The decline in circulation of material may be attributed to more persons utilizing the Internet for research purpose.
For most of the fiscal year the branch had one computer for public use as the other two computers were removed for repairs. This resulted in a large decrease of 585 in computer usage when the figure of 707 for the year was compared to the 1,292 recorded during the year ended March 2010.
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Extension activities during the year were many and varied. A total of 11 displays were mounted to observe events such as Hurricane Awareness Month, National Heritage Week, Parent Month, Black History Month, Reggae Month and Jamaica Day.
A display was also mounted to promote the annual National Reading Competition. In addition, visits were made to Belle Castle Primary and Seaside Primary Schools to promote the competition. A total of 17 children and one adult registered for the competition. Dwayne-Ann Johnson, 6-8 age group, Kayanna Bunting, 9-11 and Nicole Williams 12-14 age group were winners in the junior competition at the branch.
The Annual Summer Programme was successfully held from July 13. The children participated in art & craft and other activities during the two weeks. The programme culminated with a concert on July 23, 2010.
A concert was held on February 25, 2011 in celebration of Jamaica Day. The performers included students from the Happy Grove High School and the HEART NTA programme.
Miss Keneisha Sharpe, Community Peer Educator, Ministry of Health hosted a two day parenting workshop on March 3 and 4, 2011. Twelve parents from the communities of Hector’s River, Belle Castle and Long Road participated.
Hope Bay
The Hope Bay Branch Library continued to make a valuable contribution to the communities served. Increases were recorded in the stock, membership and circulation for the period under review.
The total figure for stock was 2,376; this figure reflected an increase of 402 when compared to last year’s total of 1,974. The branch was one of the three locations that recorded an increase after the completion of the stocktaking exercise.
The staff continued to implore and encourage users to become members of the branch. At the end of the year membership was 408; this included 102 adult and 306 junior members. Despite the de-listing of several defaulters the branch recorded an increase of 25 members when compared to the previous year when the number of registered readers was 383. The increase in membership was as a result of dormant readers re-activating their membership and the addition of new readers.
Circulation at the end of the year was 39,871. This figure comprised loans for home reading of 5,269 and reference consultations of 34,602. The figure for total circulation showed an increase of 2,484 when the figure was compared to last year’s figure of 37,387. The increase in circulation not only resulted from an improvement in the collection but was achieved through efforts by the staff to promote the services offered.
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The Internet service continued to be in great demand as it served as a medium for connecting friends and for research purposes.
Eleven displays were mounted during the year on important events such as Earthquake Awareness Month, Heritage Week and Black History Month.
Story hour sessions which were held every Friday were well supported and remained very vibrant.
Summer Programme was held from July 12 to 23, 2010 with a total of 30 participants. The children made art & craft items using recycled materials. The programme culminated at Somerset Falls with a concert and fun day.
Long Bay
The branch continued to be well used by locals and visitors to the scenic community of Long Bay. During the period under review there continued to be a high demand for ICT services. The branch received 365 books during the year. A few books were donated by residents of the community. These items were processed and added to the collection. At the end of the year the book stock was 3,249. This figure reflected an increase of 202 when compared to the stock figure of 3,047 at the end of March 2010.
The readers continued to request additional titles from authors such as Sidney Sheldon, Maeve Binchy, Danielle Steele, Mary Higgins Clarke, Louis L’Amour, Stephen King, John Grisham and James Patterson.
Total membership at the end of the year was 232 which remained constant from last year. Membership comprised 142 adult members and 94 junior members. Although no change was recorded in the membership figure several memberships were withdrawn because of migration and dormancy, while some junior memberships were transferred to the adult section.
Total home reading was 3,715 which reflected a significant increase of 744 when compared to the figure for last year. Reference consultations also experienced a significant increase. A total of 35,738 was recorded at the end of March 2011. When compared to the 23,484 recorded last year, an increase of 12,254 was reflected.
The Internet service was one of the most important services offered by the branch and served as a catalyst for the demand for other services. One additional computer was allocated to the branch during the year. This was well-received by the clients who often had to wait to utilize the service. The branch was the only location in the Long Bay community that offered Internet service to the public.
During the year a total of seventeen displays were mounted. Students, visitors and others members of the community viewed the displays.
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Story hour was hosted at least once per week. Twenty-three participants registered for the National Reading Competition – Junior category. Shannel Panton, the branch’s winner in the 6-8 age group represented the parish at the national finals in Kingston. There was only one participant in the adult category of the competition.
Summer programme started on July 12, 2010. A total of 18 children participated in art & craft sessions, library skills sessions, played games and participated in a reading quiz. The programme ended on July 23, 2010 with a concert.
Manchioneal
The stock at the end of the year was 2,980. This figure consisted of 1,088 adults, 1,057 juniors and 835 paperback books books. The total stock reflected a decrease of 445 when compared to the figure of 3,425 for last year. This decrease was due to the withdrawal of a number of outdated and unpopular material.
Total membership was 258 which comprised 70 adults and 188 juniors. This figure represented an increase of 17 when compared to 241 recorded for the last fiscal year. The increase in membership was attributed to the registration of some users who accessed the ICT services. The branch recorded 18,886 for circulation of material consisting of 993 for home reading and 17,893 for reference consultations. When compared to the figure for last year an increase of 2,738 was recorded.
The increase in reference consultations was as a result of more adults accessing educational opportunities. The encyclopedias remained a popular tool for reference. Information requested which were not available in the existing collection were sourced from the Internet and from the parish library. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings and periodicals continued to supplement the limited book stock.
Total ICT usage for the period under review was 1,085. This figure showed an increase of 15 when compared to the 1,100 recorded for last year.
On April 14, 2010 a presentation was done at the branch to promote the National Reading Competition. This was attended by 22 students from the Manchioneal All Age School.
Miss Keneisha Sharpe and Mrs. Nicola Chen from the Port Antonio Health Department conducted a workshop entitled, “Family Health and Wealth” from February 21-25, 2011.
Eight displays were mounted to mark significant days and events such as Heritage Week, Breast Cancer Month, Drug Awareness, World AIDS Day, Reggae Month, Black History Month and Jamaica Day.
Story hour sessions were also conducted during the year. During these sessions, the children also completed art & craft items and were introduced to the services of the library.
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The annual Summer Programme was held from July 17 – 23, 2010 with approximately 30 children in attendance. The programme culminated with a concert and a display of craft items at the branch.
Mount Pleasant
The branch remained an oasis in the community. The users continued to make requests for the opening hours to be extended beyond the present 12 hours per the week.
A major decrease of 785 was recorded in stock when the 1,835 recorded at the end March 2011 was compared to the 2,620 recorded for the last year. The decrease in the stock was as a result of the withdrawal of books during the stocktaking process.
At the end of March 2011 total membership was 241 showing an increase of 22 when compared to 219 the figure at the end of March last year. The increase in membership may be attributed to an improvement in the collection.
Circulation of material was 5,070; this was 799 more than the 4,271 recorded last year. Despite the overall increase in circulation, loans for home reading reflected a decrease of 658 while reference consultations showed an increase of 1,457.
The Internet service was well used during the period especially by the students who accessed the service to complete their assignments.
Throughout the year the Mount Pleasant Branch Library continued to offer story hour sessions on a weekly basis. Summer programme was successfully staged as well as the National Reading Competition.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
There was still no mobile unit available to the network during the year under review; however the Toyota Hilux pick-up was utilized to carry out this most valuable service to rural communities. The users continued to travel great distances to access the service.
The number of registered readers increased by 37 when the 6,107 recorded for the previous year was compared to 6,144 recorded for the current year. An increase in promotional activities and the improvement in the book stock contributed to the increase in membership.
At the end of March 2011 total circulation was 13,426 which reflected an increase of 462 when compared to the figure of 12,964 recorded at the end of March 2010. This increase was as a result of the slight growth in membership and an improvement in the collection.
Several extension activities were carried out on some of the mobile library routes. On December 6, 2010 the movie ‘Matilda’ was shown at the Windsor and Comfort Castle stops. A total of 58 individuals viewed the movie.
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Talks were done on Earthquake Awareness along with the introduction of interactive online stories at the Fellowship Basic School and Wiz Kids Early Childhood Institution on January 11, 2011. Fifty eight students attended the presentations.
For the second year summer programme activities were conducted at the very active Skibo, Balcarres and Bybrook mobile library stops.
Mr. Rohan Vassell, peer counsellor from the Ministry of Health made a PowerPoint presentation to residents of the communities of Bybrook, Skibo and Balcarres on HIV/AIDS. The presentation was well received by the residents of the communities.
ST. THOMAS PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population 94,471 94,716 Membership 12,715 12,777 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 4 4 Mobile Library Stops 44 44 Areas of Service to Special Communities - - Establishment 35 35 Collection 43,489 26,185 Circulation 182,183 175,233 Computer Use 47,101 47,789
During the year, progress was made in several areas of operations. The core services and the programmes were improved and the platform was provided for easier access to the world wide web through the provision of free internet service and wireless access.
HIGHLIGHTS
Reopening of the Yallahs Branch Library on April 12, 2010 Introduction of wireless internet access to mobile library users Awards in the National Reading Competition naming first runner-up in the 9-11 category and best story endings in 9-11 and 12-14 categories the National Reading Competition
Installation of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Internet Access at Cheswick Branch Library.
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Parish Library
The parish library maintained a collection of 11,767 volumes of books which was 7,335 less than the previous year’s total. This decrease was due to a comprehensive withdrawal of outdated and worn material carried out as part of the pre-stocktaking exercise. In addition to the book stock the library maintained a collection of newspaper clippings, periodicals and magazines, maps and globes and a collection of audio visual material for the visually impaired.
It was noted that adult readers were more inclined to borrow paperback fiction titles. Extra efforts were made to introduce hard cover titles and this resulted in more of these books being loaned. The categories of historical romance, suspense and western novels were most popular with the adults. Young adults showed a preference for the teen magazines. Nancy Drew, Harry Potter and Hardy Boys series continued to be the favorite among the junior readers. West Indian History, Religion, Business Studies, Food and Nutrition, Sports, Building Construction, Carpentry and Plumbing were the most widely used areas of the reference collection.
The parish library used several strategies to recover material including notices via telephone text messages and verbal reminders. The response however was very disappointing, as there was an increase in the number of overdue material.
Membership was 6,002 consisting of 3,391 adults and 2,611 juniors. This figure showed an increase of 165 when compared with last year’s figure of 5,837.
Material totalling 9,199 was borrowed for home reading during the year; showing a decline of 686 when compared with the figure for the previous year. Reference material totalled 45,764; a decrease of 12,672 resulted when compared to the figure for the previous year. This decrease was attributed to the re-opening of the Yallahs Branch Library as many students were encouraged to use the facilities at the branch which was closer to their homes.
Users were also encouraged to use the EBSCO database to satisfy their reference queries.
Computer related services including Internet access continued to be in great demand by users of all ages. Usage was recorded at 37,041 for the year reflecting an increase of 6,531 over the previous year. Space however continued to be a challenge and prevented the expansion of this service.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Cheswick
The Cheswick Branch Library played a major role in the provision of information for the communities in the most easterly section of the Parish. It sustained its delivery of core library services as well as information technology based services.
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The book stock for the branch at the close of the year was 2,029 which comprised 669 adult books, 977 junior books, and 383 paperback books and audio tapes. A decrease of 979 was recorded when compared to the total for the previous year. Withdrawal of books from the collection was done due to the delisting process as well as during the stocktaking exercise. The branch received 128 new books for the period.
The total membership at the close of the year in review was 614 which comprised 203 adults and 411 juniors. This was a decrease of 231 members in comparison to the previous year’s figure of 845. A total of 129 new readers were registered for the year, comprising 45 adults and 84 juniors; an increase by 4 when compared with the figure of 133 that was recorded for the previous year. Withdrawn membership due to delisting totalled 360 for the year. Of this number, 248 was membership that was transferred from the mobile library when that service to the community was discontinued in August, 2007.
The reference collection was significantly utilized for research purposes. For most of the year, the book stock was the only reference source available at the branch as up to February, 2011 the infrastructure for internet connection in the community was not available. Total reference consultations recorded was 17,999 which was an increase of 6,966 when compared with the total for the previous year. Reference material was greatly used and additional material was requested in the areas of Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Caribbean History, Food and Nutrition, Industrial Techniques, Information Technology, Sports, Social Sciences and Visual Arts
The total number of books loaned for home reading was 3,600 which comprised 2,075 adult and 1,525 junior books. This reflected a decrease by 1,189 when compared to the total home loans for the previous year. The decline in the number of home loans may be attributed to the relatively inadequate number of books at the branch to satisfy the readers’ demands.
Adult readers continued to display interest in paperback novels and maintained their preference for fiction by authors such as Danielle Steele, Stephen King, James Patterson, John Grisham and the Mills and Boon and Harlequin Romance series. Young adult readers mainly utilized the West Indian literature however the stock needed enhancement. Junior readers made good use of available books from the Goosebumps, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and Sweet Valley High series. The work of Enid Blyton was also in constant demand. Tiny Tot books were in great demand but the stock was limited due to withdrawal of damaged and delisted books as part of the pre- stocktaking exercise.
The four computers provided for public access were well utilized. Computer usage for word processing was 1,168 for the year; an increase of 318 over the usage recorded in the previous year. Internet connection at the branch became available from February 2011 and this was appreciated by the community. Total Internet usage recorded at the close of the year in review was 529.
The photocopying service was also well used and residents appreciated the convenience of accessing this service as the library was the only location in the community where this service was available.
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Both the National Reading Competition and Children’s Summer Programme activities were conducted during the year. Children and adults in the community participated in an exciting programme of informative, educational and recreational activities hosted by the branch. Two members from the branch participated in the national finals of the reading competition. Throughout the year the branch also hosted several activities for public education, networking with other community organizations and the promotion of reading and library services.
Port Morant
The Port Morant Branch Library operated for only 3 months of the year as it was temporarily closed on June 30, 2010 as a result of a burglary.
Total stock was 1,049 books. The stocktaking exercise was done while the branch was closed. Prior to the stock taking, the relevant withdrawals were done which contributed to a decrease in stock by 620 when compared to the previous year’s total.
At the time that the branch was closed the membership comprised 138 adults and 273 juniors. The reference consultations at the branch totalled 564. Junior books loaned numbered 319, while 250 adult books were loaned.
Three computers were available for the provision of computer services. The number recorded for word processing, internet research, and electronic mail was 87, 101 and 820 respectively.
Seaforth
The Seaforth Branch Library continued to be a very active service point in the parish network. The small accommodation for the building in relation to the size of the community continued to result in space constraints, however the services continued to be well used mainly by students conducting research and individuals accessing internet and photocopying services.
The book stock for the branch at the close of the year was 1,821 which comprised 669 adult books and 571 junior books. A decrease by 1,617 was recorded when compared to the total for the previous year. This significant decrease in book stock was mainly attributed to an extensive weeding of the collection which was required to be done prior to the stocktaking exercise that was conducted during the year. The branch received 159 new books for the period.
The total membership at the close of the year in review was 1,238 which comprised 975 adult and 263 junior readers. This reflected a total decrease by 42 members in comparison to the previous year’s figure of 1,280. Junior membership showed a reduction by 57 due to delisting of delinquent members or transfers to the adult library; while adult membership increased by 15 members.
The reference collection was mainly used by students doing research from schools in the surrounding area. Total reference usage was 51,064 which represented a decrease of 25,547 when compared with the total for the previous year. The relatively high reference consultations
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continued as a result of usage by students on the two shifts from the high school in the area and numerous group assignments that were conducted by students from schools in the community.
Areas in the collection that continued to be regularly used included books on Agricultural Science, English Language and Literature, Business Studies, Industrial Techniques, Home Management and Human and Social Biology. These areas and other subject areas such as Caribbean Trade and Culture, Sociology and Psychology need to be strengthened. Tertiary and upper secondary level students have been increasingly requesting more advanced level material.
The total number of books loaned for home reading was 1,666 which comprised 815 adult and 851 juniors. This reflected a decrease by 693 when compared to the figure for the previous year. The decline in the number of home loans may be attributed to the inadequate numbers of books at the branch to satisfy the readers’ demands.
The adult readers requested books from authors such as James Patterson, John Grisham, Stephen King and Mary Higgins Clarke. Junior readers requested books from the series Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Babysitter Club and Goosebumps while tiny tot readers requested more nursery rhymes and fairy tales.
For the year in review, three computers for public access provided computer services including the Internet at the branch. There was a great demand for computer and photocopying services by the community. Facsimile service was also provided throughout the year.
The figures for word processing, internet research, and electronic mail were 2,733, 1,393 and 4,711 respectively. Total internet usage for the year was 6,104 which reflected an increase by 1,028 when compared to the total of 5,076 recorded in the previous year.
The photocopying service was also greatly utilized. Clients continued to appreciate the convenience of this service due to the strategic location of the library in the community.
Both the National Reading Competition and Children’s summer programme activities were held during the year. The programme of activities hosted for public education, networking with other community organizations and the promotion of reading throughout the year included displays, talks, school and class visits and story hour sessions.
Yallahs
The Yallahs Branch Library reopened on April 12, 2010 after being closed for approximately three years. The community welcomed the new facilities, which included refurbishing of buildings and furniture. The library continued to be an important information resource centre in the community and the services offered, especially information and communication technology- based services, were relatively well utilized by the general public.
The book stock at the close of the year was 2,738 which comprised 1,117 adult books, 979 junior books, and 642 paperbacks. The book stock included books that were in the collection prior to
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the renovation of the branch as well as several new books which were added to enhance the collection. There was however constant demand by the public for more books in all areas of the collection.
Total membership at the close of the year in review was 1,712 which comprised 202 adults and 1,510 juniors. A total of 707 new readers were registered for the year, which comprised 88 adults and 619 juniors. Withdrawals due to delisting of delinquent and dormant members and transfers totalled 341 for the year.
Reference material were mainly consulted for assignment purposes by primary and secondary level students as well as students from skills training centres and evening institutes within the Yallahs community and surrounding areas. The total reference consultations recorded for the year was 28,067.
There was a high demand for books in the areas of Food and Nutrition, Information Technology, Religious Education, History, Geography, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Pure science, Arts and Industrial Techniques. The encyclopedias were also in great demand. The total number of books loaned for home reading was 7,988 which comprised 3,416 for adults and 4,572 for juniors. It was noted that adult readers requested more novels by Louis L’Amour, Freeda Lightfoot, Danielle Steele and other prominent authors. There was great demand for young adult books as well as tiny tots and junior fiction books to include those from the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys and other popular series.
The periodicals were heavily utilized by young adults and adults, especially while they awaited the use of the computer and internet services. There was high demand for current magazines including the titles: J-14, M, Ebony, Essence, Jet, Kids and National Geographic.
The Library was equipped with four computers for public use. Since the reopening of the branch library there has been significant growth in usage by a wide cross section of age groups especially young adults. Tertiary level students were introduced to the EBSCO database which was beneficial for advanced research, and there was also a request for wireless internet access at the branch. Computer usage recorded for word processing, internet research, and electronic mail was 1,832, 6,658 and 5,868 respectively. The photocopying service was also well used by the general public including students, library users, schools and other community institutions.
Both the National Reading Competition and Children’s summer programme activities were successfully conducted at the branch during the year. Throughout the year the branch also hosted several activities for public education, networking with other community organizations and the promotion of reading and library services.
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Part-Time Branch Libraries
Cedar Valley
This branch remained closed for the year. There was no development regarding the library service in the Cedar Valley community.
Heartease
During the year critical concerns continued regarding the unsatisfactory facilities in which the branch was housed, along with sustained under-performance in relation to the size of the community. In addition, there was no scope for corrective work to be carried out at the branch site as this would not have been economically feasible. In light of the foregoing, the Heartease Branch Library was officially closed in October 2010.
When the branch was closed, the total stock of 1,766 books was redistributed in the network, primarily to the Yallahs Branch Library with a view to continue serving members from the Heartease community.
At the time that the branch library service was discontinued, a total of 145 members were registered. These readers were encouraged to join other service points that were accessible including the mobile library. At the close of the year a total of 411 home loans and 427 reference consultations were recorded.
During the year the annual children’s summer programme and reading competition activities were carried out. Displays and story hour sessions were also done.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The mobile library unit remained in satisfactory working condition throughout the year. The coverage of eight routes which comprised stops in several communities, with four routes being visited in alternate weeks, was maintained. Some adjustments were made to the schedule and the number of stops was reduced to 36 at the close of the year. Two new stops were created in the community of Heartease in February 2011 consequent on the closure of the Heartease Branch Library.
Due to budgetary constraints, the frequency of the visits to the eight routes was reduced from twice per month to once per month. This contributed to a decrease in circulation of material; however, the service continued to be well received in the communities served.
The mobile library book stock at the close of the year was 3,525 which decreased by 3,869 books when compared to the previous year’s total of 7,394. The decrease was as a result of the withdrawal of worn and obsolete material.
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The mobile library had 2,164 registered members at the close of the year. This total comprised 1,961 juniors and 203 adults. Membership for the year showed a decrease of 159 members when compared to the previous year.
Circulation of material was primarily from home loans which totalled 7,878 items for the year. This represented a decrease of 2,971 in comparison to the total issues for the previous year.
Wireless internet access was available on the mobile library unit throughout the year via two retrofitted laptop workstations. This service was welcomed in the communities where there was internet connectivity and readers capitalized on the opportunity to use the facilities. For the year in review the mobile internet was accessed 350 times.
REGION SIX
ST. ELIZABETH PARISH LIBRARY
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population 151,484 151,887 Membership 22,769 22,954 Library Outlets: Main Library 11 Branches 10 10 Mobile Library Stops Service suspended Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 2 Establishment 47 47 Collection 49,182 41,879 Circulation 333,985 282,641 Computer Use 58,119 65,068
The year April 2010 to March 2011 was challenging but successful. The St. Elizabeth Parish Library Network provided the parish of St. Elizabeth with public library service through a number of service outlets. The main library at Black River, ten branch libraries located at Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster, a free Postal Readers’ Service and a service to the Paediatric Ward at the Black River Hospital are the channels through which the reading and information needs of the Parish were met.
HIGHLIGHTS The official launch of the Memory of the Parish project on November 22, 2010
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Aleigha Reynolds emerging as the national champion in the 6-8 years age group at the finals of the National Reading Competition.
Local Area Network (LAN) installed at Santa Cruz Branch Library between August 9-14,
2010 and commissioned into service on August 18, 2010.
Wireless access availability at the Parish Library and Santa Cruz Branch Library on September 1.
Parish Library
The official launch of the Memory of the Parish project was held in the multi-purpose room at the Parish Library on November 22, 2010. Dr. Simon Clarke, former Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board was the guest speaker. In his presentation, Dr. Clarke highlighted the many “firsts” in the history of the parish.
The Senior Librarian, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, gave an overview of the Memory of the Parish project which was well received by the audience. The Accompong Drummers provided the entertainment and a presentation by Mr. Melville Currie on the history of the Accompong Maroons left the audience in awe.
An exhibition highlighting information on St. Elizabeth was mounted at the launch. The exhibition focused on aspects of the parish’s rich history and cultural practices and included topics such as places of interest, educational and religious heritage, commercial activities, monuments, sons and daughters.
The feedback from the public was very encouraging. The comments that were made in the exhibition register positively indicated how much the public welcomed the information on the parish’s history.
The book stock at the end of March 2011 was 9,398. The total comprised 5,373 adult books, 2,449 junior books, 1,287 paperback books and 289 audio/visual material. When the total book stock was compared to that of 2009/2010, a decrease of 4,785 was recorded.
Membership at the end of the year was 9,973. This figure represented an increase of 145 when compared to membership at the end of the previous year. Two hundred and fifty seven (257) new members were registered and the membership of 93 persons was cancelled. The cancellations were as a result of the delisting of defaulters.
Circulation totalled 108,100 comprising 9,417 for home reading and 98,683 for reference consultation. This represented a decrease of 9,119 in comparison with the figure for the previous year.
The computer and photocopying services at the main library were well utilized. The computer service was utilized 37,438 times. This was 38% of the usage across the network. Further
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analysis showed that the service was accessed 23,639 times for research, 10,424 for electronic mail and 3,375 for word processing. One hundred and fifty six thousand, three hundred and twenty four (156,324) photocopies were made for customers. The facsimile service was utilized 1,156 times by members of the public.
The main library carried out a varied programme of extension activities during the year. Seventeen exhibitions were mounted in commemoration of national and international observances and for promotion of the Library’s services. The Junior Department mounted three exhibitions during the year to mark Road Safety Month, Reggae Month and Peace Day.
Visits were made to two schools during the year. Four members of staff carried out a special story hour session at St. Theresa Basic School on April 30, 2010 for Read Across Jamaica Day and an exhibition/display and storytelling session was held on February 25, 2011 at Beersheba Primary school for Jamaica Day. Students and teachers from three schools visited the Library and were given guided tours and special story hour sessions were conducted on these occasions.
Thirty-one (31) story hour sessions were carried out at the main library during the year with an average of 15 children attending the weekly sessions. The service point was again successful in the National Reading Competition as Aleigha Reynolds emerged national champion for the 6-8 years age group at the national finals.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Junction
The Junction Branch Library had a good year although there was a decrease in the number of items circulated.
The stock at the end of the review period was 2,463; consisting of 1,074 adult books, 790 junior books, 588 paperback books and 11 audio/visual material. There was a decrease of 292 when compared to last year’s figure of 2,755.
Membership totalled 1,866 which included 761 adult members and 1,105 juniors. At the end of the period under review there was an increase of 100 when compared to last year’s figure of 1,766. Two hundred and thirty-eight (238) new members were registered during the year
The circulation figure was 32,058 comprised 5,498 for home reading and 26,560 for reference consultations. There was a decrease of 12,245 when the figure was compared to last year’s figure of 44,303. The decrease may be attributed to the increase in the usage of the Internet for research.
The computer service was well utilized by the public. The major use of the facility was to access electronic mail by both local residents and visitors from overseas. Usage of the computer services totalled 9,545. Further breakdown showed that the Internet was accessed on 5,950 occasions for research and 2,607 times for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 988.
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Seventeen exhibitions were mounted during the year to mark important occasions and to keep the public patrons abreast of topical issues. Nineteen (19) story hour sessions were held with an average of 10 children attending weekly. A total of 22 junior members and 21 adult members were registered for the National Reading Competition, but only 12 persons completed. Mr. Jermaine Farquharson, the entrant in the 21 and over age group placed second in the parish finals.
Malvern
The stock at the end of the review period was 3,039; consisting of 1,461 adult books, 740 junior books, 778 paperback books and 60 audio/visual items. There was a decrease of 932 when compared to last year’s figure of 3,971. Periodicals continued to be supplied from Headquarters, and users appreciated the availability of Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and the Readers’ Digest. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals continued to be important supplements to the book stock.
Reference material was needed in subject areas such as Mathematics, Social Studies, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Technology in Education and General Education including early childhood and teaching techniques.
Members at the end of the year totalled 376, comprised 158 adult members and 218 junior members. The total represented a decrease of 102 when compared to total membership at the end of the previous year. Seventy-two (72) new members were recorded during the year under review.
A total of 33,498 items were circulated, and of this amount 31,158 were reference consultations. Students of Bethlehem Moravian College, Hampton School, St. Elizabeth Technical High School and Munro College used the branch extensively for their information needs. Two thousand, three hundred and forty (2,340) books were borrowed for home reading. There was a decrease of 3,436 when the circulation figures were compared to the figures for the previous year.
Sunil Umoh in the 6-8 age group, Rodesha Blake in the 9-11 age group and Sashana Carr in the 12-14 age group participated in the National Reading Competition at the Parish level. Sheyinka Harry, the lone entrant in the adult category of the competition represented the Parish in the 15 – 20 years age group at the national finals.
The branch held a successful summer programme over the period July 26 – August 4, 2010 and seven displays were mounted during the year to mark important occasions and to keep the public abreast of topical issues.
The services provided by the library continued to be fully utilized by members and other users from the community. Students at the Bethlehem Moravian College were the main users of the service. The library’s resources were used to complete research for course work and projects in preparation for final examinations.
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The computer service was well utilized. Usage of the computer services totalled 18,604. A breakdown showed that the Internet was accessed on 14,379 occasions for research and 2,729 times for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 1,496. The total number of photocopies made for customers during the year was 34, 442.
Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Branch Library recorded decreases in book stock and circulation for the review period.
There was a decrease of 429 in stock, when comparing 4,327 for 2010/2011 to 4,756 for 2009/2010. This was due mainly to the stocktaking exercise and the stock count that was done during the reporting year. The total consisted of 2,379 adult books, 1,183 junior books and 751 paperback books. Audio/visual material totalled 15.
Gaps in the collection included material on Agricultural Science, Caribbean History, Information Technology, Integrated Science, Social Science, Physics, Education, Principles of Business, Geography and Sociology. Periodicals continued to be supplied from Headquarters, and users appreciated the Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and the Readers’ Digest.
At the end of the review period the total membership was 4,607, comprising 1,234 adult members and 3,373 junior members. This showed an increase of 101 when compared to the figure of 4,506 recorded for last year. Two hundred and fifty-eight (258) new members were registered during the year while the membership of 157 persons was withdrawn.
The total figure for circulation was 44,039; a significant decline of 19,263 when compared to 63,302 for the previous year. An analysis showed that home reading accounted for 9,201 while the remaining 34,838 was for reference consultations.
The computer service which was well utilized by users was enhanced with the provision of wireless access and the installation of a Local Area Network (LAN). Usage totalled 18,696. A breakdown showed that the Internet was accessed on 10,187 occasions for research and 6,788 times for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 1,721.
The total number of photocopies made for customers during the year was 108,421.
A total of 41 members registered for the Reading Competition, 36 in the junior category and 5 in the adult category. Miss Pegglyn Hutchinson emerged parish champion in the 21 and over age group and represented the parish at the national finals.
Summer programme activities were held from July 19 – 30, 2010. Thirty two (32) children registered for the programme with a daily average attendance of 22. The children participated in activities that were in keeping with the theme of the programme.
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Eleven exhibitions were mounted to mark important occasions and to keep users abreast of topical issues. One exhibition was mounted in conjunction with the St. Elizabeth Senior Citizens’ Association to mark Senior Citizen’s Week from September 27- October 1, 2010.
Southfield
The stock at the end of the review period was 3,673; consisting of 1,680 adult books, 972 junior books and 1,020 paperback books. There was an increase of 152 when compared to last year’s figure of 3,521.
Periodicals continued to be supplied from Headquarters, and users appreciated the availability of Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and the Readers’ Digest. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals continued to be important supplements to the book stock. Adults continued to show a preference for light romances, western and detective stories. It was pleasing to note that the reading patterns of the juniors showed some change as there was a reduced demand for mystery stories and more selections of other interesting stories.
Membership at the end of the year in review was 950 which represented a decline of 113 when compared with the figure for the previous year. The decrease was due mainly to the withdrawal of inactive readers from the membership register. Membership comprised 352 adult members and 598 junior members. The membership of 204 persons was withdrawn and 93 new members were added.
The Branch continued to be fully utilized by citizens as well as tourists visiting the community. At the end of the year the figure for circulation was 19,236 consisting of 9,710 reference consultations and 9,526 home loans. The circulation figure recorded a decrease of 1,005 for the period under review when compared with the previous year’s figures.
The computer service was well utilized with figures totalling 5,918. A breakdown showed that the Internet was accessed on 3,183 occasions for research and 2,552 times for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 183.
Eleven (11) displays were mounted during the period under review. Five (5) class visits were organized to encourage reading and allow the completion of group assignments. Seventeen junior members registered for the reading competition. Antwanio Thomas was placed third at the parish finals in the 12 -14 years age group.
The branch had a successful summer programme with a daily average of 22 children participating in several activities.
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Part-Time Branch Libraries
Balaclava
The service point continued to perform satisfactorily and was the only one to record an increase in circulation for the year ending March 31, 2011.
The book stock for the period under review was 2,543. There was a decrease of 317 when compared to the figure of 2, 860 for the previous year. The stock comprised 983 adult books and 842 junior books. Junior members made frequent requests for series such as Harry Potter, Goosebumps, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Babysitters Club. There was a demand for romance and western novels among the adult readers. Research was done mainly in the areas of Information Technology, Caribbean History, Biology, Food and Nutrition, Social Studies, Agricultural Science and Religious Education.
Total membership at the end of the year was 1,561, an increase of 17 when the figure was compared to the membership at the end of March 2010. The membership consisted of 487 adults and 1,074 juniors. Ninety-three (93) new members were added during the year and the membership of 76 persons was withdrawn.
Total circulation for the year was 7,445, an increase of 106 over the circulation figure for the previous year. Reference consultations were 4,318 while the number of books borrowed for home reading totalled 3,127.
The branch continued to provide a range of interesting programmes, including participation in the National Reading Competition, the mounting of several displays, a summer programme and regular story hour sessions. Ten exhibitions were mounted during the year. The Reading Competition was successful although the number of participants was disappointing. Sean-Mark Campbell emerged Parish Champion for the 9-11 years age group while Cheru Robinson placed second in the 12 -14 years category.
The computer service was accessed 3,238 times. The computers were used to conduct 2,178 Internet searches and to access electronic mail and do word processing, 345 and 715 times respectively. A total of 8,765 photocopies were done during the period under review.
Elderslie
The Elderslie Branch Library continued to respond positively to the needs of its users.
The branch had a fairly adequate collection to meet the needs of its clientele for home reading. An effort was made to fill gaps in the collection throughout the year. The total stock for the period under review was 4,073. There was an increase of 543 when compared to the figure of 3,530 for the previous year. The stock consisted of 1,292 adult books, 1,371 junior books, 1,391 paperback books and 19 audio/visual items.
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The membership consisted of 268 adults and 657 juniors. Membership for the period under review was 925, which showed an increase of 51 over the figure of 874 for the previous year. One hundred and seven (107) new members were added during the year and the membership of 49 persons was withdrawn.
During the year 8,990 books were circulated, consisting of 3,040 reference consultations and 5,950 for home reading loans. There was a 3,699 decrease in circulation when compared to the previous year’s total.
Junior members read widely across the collection, picture books and serials were in demand. There was a noticeable increase in the number of young adults using the library and they were mainly interested in romance, mystery and suspense novels. There was a demand for romance and western novels among the adult readers. Research was done mainly in the areas of Home Management, Social Studies, Integrated Sciences, Health and Safety.
In addition to the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme, outreach activities included five exhibitions on topical issues and six story hour sessions. Afreica Johnson placed third at the parish finals in the 6-8 years category of the Reading Competition.
The photocopying and computer services continued to be of benefit to the community. Four thousand, two hundred and one (4,201) copies were done for users. Usage of the computers totalled 2,593. The majority of the usage was for word processing as there was no Internet access at the Branch.
Lewisville
The year was fairly successful for the Lewisville Branch Library as it continued to provide for the educational and recreational needs of its users. Computer and photocopying services offered to the public were fully utilized. The computer service, which was in great demand, was hampered by the lack of internet access. It is hoped that in the new financial year wireless technology will be utilized to enable internet connectivity as there is no landline telephone service in the community.
The book stock for the period under review was 3,464.There was an increase of 251 when compared to the figure of 3,213 for the previous year. The stock comprised 1,174 adult books, 985 junior books and 1,305 paperback books.
The membership figure was 1,495, which was an increase of 27 over the figure of 1,468 for the previous year. The membership consisted of 358 adult members and 1,137 junior members. Fifty new members were added during the year and the membership of 73 persons was withdrawn.
Circulation totalled 12,561 consisting of 2,629 home loans and 9,932 reference consultations. When compared to the circulation figures for the year ending March 31, 2010, a decrease of 1,000 was recorded.
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The branch did not perform well in the National Reading Competition as it was represented in only one category at the parish finals. There were five class visits to the library during the year while twelve exhibitions were mounted.
The computer service was accessed 1,916 times. Word processing accounted for 1,555 of the total usage while research using the Encarta Encyclopedia CD ROM and games accounted for 148 and 213 respectively. Twenty-seven thousand, one hundred and fifty-eight (27,158) photocopies were made for the public.
Nain
During the past year the branch continued to provide a valuable service to the community of Nain and its environs.
The book stock for the period under review was 2,829.There was a decrease of 41 when compared to the figure of 2,870 for the previous year. The stock consisted of 1,042 adult books, 915 junior books and 872 paperback books.
At the end of the year the total membership was 387; there were 154 adults and 233 juniors. When compared to the previous year’s total of 346, there was an increase of 41. Seventy-nine (79) new members were added during the year and the membership of 36 persons was withdrawn.
Total circulation for the period was 5,452. The figure for home loans was 2,554 and that for reference consultations was 2,898. An overall decrease of 1,108 was noted when compared to last year’s total of 6,560.
Junior members read widely across the collection. Picture books and serials were in demand while adults requested romance and western novels. Research was done mainly in the areas Health and Safety, Integrated Science, Information Technology, Home Economics Management, Public Health, Caribbean History and Jamaican Culture.
Sixteen children participated in the annual summer programme. Fourteen children and four adults registered for the National Reading Competition. Eleven (11) exhibitions were mounted throughout the year. Students and other persons from the community benefited from these exhibitions as the information was often incorporated into research projects.
The computer service was accessed 5,419 times. The computers were utilized to conduct 2,659 Internet searches and to access electronic mail and do word processing for 2,117 and 643 times respectively. A total of 15,948 photocopies were done during the period.
Red Bank
The Red Bank Branch Library ended the year with an increase in the book stock and decreases in membership and issues when compared to the previous year.
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Stock at the end of the year amounted to 3,581 comprising 1,276 adult books, 1,058 junior books and 1,247 paperback books. When the total figure was compared to 3,529 for last year, there was a slight increase of 52.
At the end of the year there were 430 members comprising 66 adults and 364 juniors. When compared to 512 for last year, membership decreased by 82.
Total book circulation amounted to 3,596. There were 2,272 home reading loans and 1,324 reference consultations. When compared to the circulation of 4,256 for the previous year, there was a decrease of 660.
Junior members read widely across the collection. Picture books and serials were in demand while adults requested romance and western novels. Research was done mainly in the areas Health and Safety, Integrated Science, Information Technology, Home Economics Management, Public Health, Caribbean History and Jamaican Culture.
Support for the annual summer programme was below expectation as only four children attended daily. Some of the factors that contributed to this were free summer school at the nearby All Age School and competition from churches in the community. Thirteen children and one adult registered for the National Reading Competition. Eleven (11) exhibitions were mounted throughout the year. Students and other persons from the community benefited from these exhibitions as the information was often incorporated into research projects.
The computer service was fully utilized during the year, recording usage of 1,711. A total of 28,682 photocopies were done during the period.
Warminster
During the year, the branch continued to provide valuable service to the community.
The stock figure at the end of the year was 2,490 consisting of 987 adult books, 1,037 junior books and 459 paperback books. There were seven (7) audio/visual material at the branch.
The membership at the end of the year in review was 373, which represented a decrease of one when compared with the figure for the previous year. The membership consisted of 197 adults and 176 juniors. The membership of 21 persons was cancelled during the year while 22 new members were registered.
At the end of the year, reference consultations and home loans totalled 7,375. Home loans accounted for 2,368 while the figure for reference consultations was 5,007.
For recreational reading, adults continued to show a preference for light romance and detective stories. The reading pattern of the juniors favoured fairy tales, picture books, short stories and mystery books.
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The branch continued to provide photocopying and computer services which were fully utilized by the community. The computer service recorded usage of 2,507 while a total of 5,955 photocopies were done.
A range of interesting programmes, which included participation in the National Reading Competition, the mounting of exhibitions on topical issues, a summer programme and regular story hour sessions were executed during the year. It was interesting to note that the participants were mostly boys.
Eighteen children registered for the Reading Competition. Thirty (30) children participated in the annual summer programme and twelve exhibitions were mounted throughout the year.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
This service remained suspended due to the unavailability of a unit.
WESTMORELAND PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK
2009/10 2010/11
Parish Population 145,335 145,712 Membership 34,269 34,997 Library Outlets Main Library 11 Branches 7 7 Mobile Library Stops Service suspended Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 37 37 Collection 46,010 38,766 Circulation 198,394 160,874 Computer Use 78,567 81,073
The library provided a satisfactory level of service for the year in review. Of note were the significant advances made in the provision of ICT service as the infrastructure to provide improvement in this area was implemented.
HIGHLIGHTS
The installation of the router to facilitate the Wide Area Network at the Parish Library
The allocation of additional computers for public access.
The installation of cable services at one service point.
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The implementation of free wireless access at the Parish library.
Parish Library
The Main Library had a fairly good year despite the significant decrease in the figures for book circulation. It remained the focal point for the parish service, providing the leadership and guidance for the other service points.
The bookstock at the end of the review period was 11,784. The total consisted of 6,583 adult books, 3,645 junior books, 1,210 paperback books and 346 audio visual material. When this figure was compared with the total for 2009/2010, there was a decrease of 2,874.
Membership at the end of the year was 15,148. This represented an increase of 188 when compared to the total for the previous year. The re-registration exercise was ongoing and the biographical information on members continued to be placed on the electronic membership database.
The circulation figure at the end of the year was 46,548. This figure comprised 16,579 home loans and 29,969 reference consultations. There was a decrease of 19,260 when the figure for the review period was compared with that of the previous year.
The computer service was well utilized with usage totalling 37,851. A breakdown showed that the Internet was accessed on 35,911 occasions and word processing was utilized 1,940 times. The EBSCO database was researched on 112 occasions.
A varied programme of extension activities was maintained during the review period. Among this was the mounting of 25 exhibitions, weekly story hour sessions at kindergarten schools in and around Savanna-la-mar and another successful reading competition.
Full-Time Branch Libraries
Bethel Town
The Bethel Town Branch Library had a challenging but rewarding year.
The stock at the end of the review period was 4,259. This comprised 1,858 adult books, 1,695 junior books, 663 paperback books and 43 audio/visuals material. There was a decrease of 1,176 when the figure for the current period was compared with the previous year.
The total number of registered readers at the end of the year was 3,453, consisting of 825 adults and 2,628 juniors. A comparison with the total of 3,490 for the previous year showed a marginal decrease of 37.
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Book circulation at the end of the year was 25,265. This figure consisted of 7,036 home loans and 18,229 reference consultations. There was a fairly large increase of 5,509 when comparison was made with the figures for the previous year.
Though handicapped by the limitations on the number of computers available for public access, the branch recorded computer usage of 6,527 at the end of the review period. A breakdown revealed that the Internet was accessed on 6,286 occasions, and computers were used 241 times for word processing activities.
The Library maintained a vibrant extension activities progamme over the reporting period. Among these were the hosting of 30 story hour sessions, a successful summer progamme attended by 68 children, the mounting of nine exhibitions and a successful reading competition.
Negril
The Negril Branch Library had a reasonably good year, notwithstanding the decline that was recorded in two areas. A concerted effort was made to improve the service to users and assistance to maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment was received from the Rockhouse Hotel.
The stock at the end of the review period was 5,090, comprising 2,130 adult books, 1,867 junior books, 1,875 paperback books and 37 audio/visual material. When compared to the total of 7,272 for the previous year, a decrease of 1,463 was reflected.
The total membership at the end of the year was 1,124. This represented an increase of 88 when compared with the total of 1,036 for the previous year.
The circulation figure at the end of the year was 47,505. This consisted of 9,705 home loans and 37,800 reference consultations. When compared to the total of 70,856 for the previous year, a significant decrease of 23,351 was recorded.
The computer service was well utilized. The service was enhanced towards the end of the year with the addition of eight computers. Usage of the computer service totalled 17,967. A breakdown showed that there was 15,076 Internet access and 2,891 word processing activities.
As part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Jamaica and Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited (FLOW), free cable television was implemented at the branch on April 22, 2010. A “26” Viewsonic widescreen LCD HD television was provided by Headquarters to facilitate the service.
The facsimile service was finally introduced and a new photocopier was procured as replacement for the previous unit.
A number of extension activities were planned and successfully executed during the review period. Among these were the hosting of the reading competition where 90 juniors participated
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and the hosting of the second annual Green Challenge Quiz and Poster Competition sponsored by the Rockhouse Foundation which was held on November 30, 2010.
Petersfield
During the year in review the branch continued to provide valuable service to the community of Petersfield and its environs.
Stock at the end of the year amounted to 3,130, comprising 1,540 adult books, 1,123 junior books, 445 paperback books and 22 audio/visual material. When the figure for the current period was compared with the total of 3,364 from the previous year, there was a slight decrease of 234.
At the end of the year there were 2,597 registered readers, comprising 606 adults and 1,991 juniors. An increase of 68 resulted when comparison was made with the total of 2,529 for the previous year.
Total circulation for the period was 12,461. Home loans accounted for 2,014, while the remaining 10,447 were for reference consultations. A decrease of 2,049 resulted when comparison was made with the total of 14,510 for the previous year.
Computer usage for the year totalled 8,441. A breakdown showed that the Internet was accessed 7,830 times and word processing was utilized on 611 occasions.
The branch maintained its vibrant extension activities over the review period. This was evident in the 25 story hour sessions that were held, 19 exhibitions that were mounted and the successful hosting of the summer programme and the National Reading Competition (NRC). The branch did particularly well in the NRC as Ann Marie McDonald was declared the parish champion in the 15-20 age group. Her sister Ann Arie McDonald finished as runner-up in that age group and Novelette Brown finished as runner-up to the champion in the 21 & over age group.
The reading trend indicated that the West Indian novels were widely read by the adult readers and as such there was a demand for more of these novels. Though most of the requests for reference material were satisfied, noticeable gaps were identified in the subject areas of Hospitality Industry, Auto Mechanics, Spanish and Business Law.
Whitehouse
The Whitehouse Branch Library had a fairly good year, as increases were recorded in all areas. The total stock at the end of the review period was 3,155. This consisted of 1,605 adult books, 988 junior books, 557 paperback books and 5 audiotapes. When compared with the total of 2,727 for the previous year an increase of 428 was reflected.
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The membership figure at the end of the year was 4,224. This represented an increase of 180 over the figure for the previous year. Of note was the high number of 3,024 registered junior readers.
Circulation totalled 10,735 during the year. This comprised 4,174 home loans and 6,561 reference consultations. When compared to the total of 7,731 for the previous year, a fairly large increase of 3,004 resulted.
The two computers were well utilized by the patrons. At the end of the review period, the computer usage totalled 5,288, comprising 3,743 for Internet access and 1,545 for word processing activities. This service should increase next year as one additional public access computer was provided for the branch in March.
Users should also benefit from a more reliable photocopying service in the new year as a new photocopying machine was purchased towards the end of the year.
Story hour sessions remained vibrant and was enhanced on October 27, 2010 when staff members from Sandals European Village and Spa visited the library and read stories for a large gathering of children. On that occasion a fairly substantial donation of children’s books was made to the library.
Part-Time Branch Libraries
Beeston Spring
The Beeston Spring Branch Library continued to provide the resources to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community it serves.
At the end of the review period the total stock was 3,086. This consisted of 1,210 adult books, 925 junior books, 908 paperback books and 43 audio/visual material. When compared with the figures of 2,952 for the previous year an increase of 134 resulted.
The total number of registered readers at the end of the year was 316. There was a reduction of one when compared to the previous year’s figure of 317. It was interesting to note that the number of adults of 192 was more than the number of juniors; and, this was the only service point with less than 1,000 registered readers.
The book circulation figure at the end of the review period was 4,509. A breakdown of this showed 2,077 home loans and 2,432 reference consultations. A decrease of 2,170 was observed when the figure for the current period was compared with the previous year.
Computer and photocopying services were well utilized; however the library was still not able to offer internet access as there was no landline service in the community. Every effort will be made in the new year to implement internet access through wireless technology. In addition to
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the 917 uses that were made of the word processing service, patrons made extensive use of the Encarta Encyclopedia CD-ROM for research purposes.
The summer programme and reading competition as usual received good support. Demani Brown the library’s representative in the 6-8 age group finished as first runner up at the parish finals.
The appearance of the physical facility received a boost when a group of volunteers from the Flight Centre in Canada along with staff from the Sandals Whitehouse Foundation repainted the exterior of the building on September 17, 2010.
Darliston
The positive impact of the library being relocated to a more spacious and centralized location was again evident as increases were recorded for membership and book circulation. The absence of internet access for most of the year negatively impacted the service provided.
The stock at the end of the review period was 2,762. This represented a decrease of 163 when compared to the total of 2,925 for the previous year. The total number of registered readers increased from 1,230 in 2009/2010 to 1,383 at the end of the review period. A breakdown for the current period revealed that there were 384 adults and 999 juniors.
During the year a total of 6,925 reading material was circulated. This comprised 4,121 home loans and 2,804 reference consultations. A comparison with the total of 6,337 for the previous year showed an increase of 588. Of particular interest was the fact that home loans were significantly higher than reference consultations.
The collection was deficient in the areas of Information Technology, Food & Nutrition, Physical Education, Early Childhood Education, Principles of Business and English Language.
There were frequent technical problems with the photocopying machine and the Internet service was unavailable for an extended period of time. In spite of this the computers were utilized on 2,891 occasions for word processing and 138 times for Internet access.
The Branch Library again had a good programme of extension activities and the summer programme and the National Reading Competition received good support. Viana McFarlane, the branch representative in the 9 – 11 years age group emerged as the champion and represented the parish at the national finals.
St. Leonards
The St. Leonards Branch Library did not have a particularly good year as the decline in book circulation continued. This was exacerbated by the absence of the photocopying machine and frequent interruptions of the Internet service which resulted in users visiting other libraries outside of the community to access these services.
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The stock at the end of the review period was 2,385. This total when compared to the previous year showed a decrease of 991.
The total number of registered readers increased from 1,661 in 2009/2010 to 1,683 for the current period. There were 431 adults and 1,252 juniors.
The total of 3,202 for book circulation was the lowest among all service points. An analysis of the figures showed that reference consultations accounted for 2,150 while home loans totalled 1,052. When the total was compared with the figure for the previous year a decrease of 774 was reflected.
Computer usage reflected a paltry total of 596 comprising 473 for word processing and 123 for internet access. In the absence of the internet access, the Encarta Encyclopedia CD-ROM was utilized by the students for research purposes.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The mobile library service provided home loans to members in 34 communities within the parish. The service was suspended for the period July 1 – September 7, 2010 on six of the routes because of the traditionally low support received during that time of the year. The improved reliability of the unit coupled with the consistency in which scheduled visits were carried out resulted in improved usage.
For the review period 3,724 books were circulated. This represented an increase of 943 over the previous year.
CONCLUSION
The Public Library Network in recording the many achievements for the year remained fully cognizant of the objectives unmet and the challenges ahead. It is therefore with renewed commitment that the Network will endeavour to play its full role in leading or making appropriate representation for the advancement of the following:
completion of work on the five new building projects and beginning of operation at the locations.
expansion of the extension activities programme for more effective community participation through building on and forging of new partnerships.
renewal and/or expansion of the service to persons with special needs namely the disabled, the house bound and the institutionalized.
progress towards the full automation of the relevant processes and procedures for more efficient and effective operations and resultant improvement in service to the public.
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SCHOOL LIBRARY NETWORK
INTRODUCTION
The School Library Network continued to serve school libraries on behalf of the Ministry of Education in the following categories:
29 Infant 540 Primary 161 All Age 87 Primary& Junior High 9 Technical High 96 High 4 Special Schools.
The 926 school libraries served are distributed by parishes over six Regions as follows1:
. Region I Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine . Region II St. James, Trelawny and Hanover . Region III Manchester and Clarendon . Region IV St. Ann and St. Mary . Region V Portland and St. Thomas . Region VI St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland.
1. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Resource Material
Books and other resource material were only purchased locally due to budgetary constraint. Five thousand, three hundred and seventy-nine (5,379) items of resource material were purchased at a cost of $4,797,326.94. This represented a decrease when compared to 8,886 items purchased in 2009/2010. However, the amount expended increased by $788,632.64 (See Table 1).
1Appendix SLN 001: School Libraries Served by Regions
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Table 1: Purchases by Categories
Categories No. of Titles Volumes Cost $ Books 323 5,307 4,730,998.88 DVDs 1 10 28,000.00 CDs 7 7 15,810.56 Posters 28 55 22,517.50 Total 359 5,379 4,797,326.94
Periodicals
The School Library Network maintained subscriptions to seven periodical titles for distribution to school libraries. Two thousand, seven hundred and fifty (2,750) periodicals were purchased. There was an increase of 144 when compared with the 2,606 purchased in 2009/2010 (See Table 2). Table 2: Periodicals by Titles
Titles No. of copies Cost $ Fine Woodworking 180 162,540.00 Discover 550 475,535.00 National Geographic 550 253,475.00 National Geographic for Kids 500 304,850.00 Discovery Girls 360 213,510.00 Nex Generation 110 22,000.00 Jamaica Journal 500 360,000.00 Total 2,750 1,791,910.00
Donations
One hundred and seventy-one thousand, seven hundred and forty-six (171,746) items of resource material were donated to the Network. The donation comprised 164,060 books, 2,300 booklets, 496 magazines, 13 pamphlets, 2,175 leaflets, 794 CDs, 104 cassettes, 4 video tapes, 1,782 sets posters/charts, 15 packs flash cards and 3 packs note cards.2
Distribution
One hundred and twelve thousand, two hundred and seventy-five (112,275) books, 2,240 periodicals, one DVD, 427 CDs, 2,941 catalogue cards, 2,277 booklets, five globes, 1,136 charts, 6,557 borrowers card, 2,994 report cards, 2,000 book cards, 5,410 presentation leaflets, 2,155 flyers were allocated to regional offices for distribution to the school libraries. The number of books distributed increased by 83,275 when compared to the 2009/2010 figure of 29,000. This
2Appendix SLN 002: Donations
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significant increase was due to the donation received through the Rotary Race to Literacy Book Drive Project.
Reading Pattern
As had been the trend in the past, the selection pattern indicated generally low literacy levels in several schools. Fiction/Junior and simple non-fiction books were the major selections of the primary schools in all regions. The Voices Reading and Read Awhile series were well received because of their simplicity. Requests for print and non-print material from both primary and secondary level schools were received through the regional offices. The main requests from the majority of the primary schools were for general encyclopaedias, simple fiction, fiction/junior books, audiovisual material and material with games and activities to support the different subject areas.
In Region 1 there were numerous requests for the Magic School Bus and Hardy Boys series and books authored by Enid Blyton. In the secondary division requests were mainly made for Physical Education and Information Technology material.
It was observed in Region 2 that selections were made primarily from non-fiction category followed closely by fiction/junior. Reference books were the least frequently selected. The fiction junior books were well received by slow readers in the high school division.
In Region 3 fiction/junior and non-fiction material were selected especially to assist with remedial classes. The major areas of selection for non-fiction literature included Religions of the World, Technology, Geography, Social Studies, Mathematics, Civics, Science, Jamaican Law, and Local Court System. Similar to Region 1, there was an increased demand for the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and Asterix series also ghost and mystery stories. In the secondary division requests were made for material to support the CAPE syllabi.
Selections made by schools in Region 4 were similar to Region 2. Several schools requested maps of the world, educational CDs, DVDs, charts, activity books in Mathematics and Language Arts as well as additional material in the areas of Science, Religion and Local History.
In Region 5 students in the infant and lower primary levels focused on books with popular media characters such as Dora, SpongeBob, Ratatouille and the An I Can Read Book series. While books on general folktales, myths, legends and mysteries continued to be popular, students read West Indian fiction titles, especially those in the Sun Zone Anansi series. Both the male and female student population enjoyed the ‘Great African-American Women’ series, especially the titles focusing on entertainers. Requests were made for books authored by Alan Paton and Mayo Angelo. Notably, at some primary schools, students competed against their classmates on who read the most titles in the Voices Reading series.
In the secondary schools the male population maintained their interest in sports stories but also found the Harry Potter series of fantasy novels thrilling. Requests were made for books on
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Jamaican artists, Human & Social Biology, Spanish, simple fiction and material to support subjects taught in vocational areas such as Welding, Needlework and Design Arts.
In Region 6 most schools increased accessibility to the resource material in the libraries. Selections were mainly from the fiction/junior and simply written non-fiction categories. Special requests were made for Social Studies, Science, Integrated Studies and audiovisual material.
High interest/low vocabulary books were allocated to the schools in the secondary division for the students facing reading challenges. They were well received by the schools. Additionally, books were selected and purchased to satisfy the special requests made by most schools. These titles included Jamaica Heritage, Jamaica Absolutely, Jamaican Art, The Art of Jamaica, History of Jamaica, Compton’s, Britannica Students Encyclopedias and English Dictionaries.
Binding/Repairs
A total of 1,808 books was repaired. The figure showed an increase of 558 over the previous year.
Withdrawals
Obsolete material and material that could not be rehabilitated were withdrawn from the collections. Ten thousand, one hundred and forty (10,140) books were withdrawn from the collections in the primary division while 787 books were withdrawn from the collections of the secondary schools. In total, 10,927 books were withdrawn (See Table 3).
Table 3: Withdrawals from Primary and High School Libraries
Regions Primary Division Secondary Division Number of Books Number of Books Withdrawn Withdrawn 1 2,937 516 2 2,604 271 3 378 - 4 2,699 - 5 425 - 6 1,097 - Total 10,140 787
Five thousand, seven hundred and fourteen (5,714) book cards and 38 accession cards were withdrawn from the Accession Register.
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2. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SERVICES
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Services continued to play a vital role in the effective and efficient operations of the School Library Network. The utilization of ICT services in schools enhanced the teaching/learning process and positively impacted the achievements of students. Most schools used information technology to improve the delivery of lessons, also for research, word processing and to enhance reading and improve literacy skills.
In Region 1, six of the eleven infant schools served used the technology to enrich the teaching of lessons by utilizing interactive stories which captivated the children and elicited their participation. The six schools were Spanish Town, Alpha, Central Branch, St. Michael’s, St. Joseph’s and Bridgeport Infant Schools. Other schools which offered ICT services included St. John’s, Spanish Town, Half Way Tree, Old Harbour, John Mills, Mount Hermon, Rollington Town, McAuley, St. Richards, Mona Heights, Maxfield Park and Holy Family Primary Schools. Calabar Primary & Junior High and Infant, Linstead, Maverley, and Windward Road Primary and Junior High Schools also offered these services.
Most high schools in Region 1 offered ICT services and these included Papine, Holy Trinity, Haile Selassie, St. Catherine, Donald Quarrie, Clan Carthy, Pembroke Hall and Jonathan Grant High Schools.
In Region 2 there were 70 primary schools which offered ICT services. It was noted that some school libraries in the Region were converted to computer laboratories to facilitate the acquisition of ICT services. Granville All Age is one example of the schools placed in this disadvantageous situation. All high schools in the Region however had access to ICT services in their school libraries.
There were 47 school libraries in Region 3 which were equipped with computers. Twenty-seven of these had internet connection. The schools included Bethabara, Porus, May Pen and Alley Infant, Chantilly, New Broughton, Alston Primary, Coley Mountain All Age, Green Park Primary and Junior High and Bellefield , Christiana, Cross Keys, Alston, Central and Kellits High Schools.
All high school libraries in Region 4 were equipped with computers while many primary and all- age school libraries lacked these facilities. PowerPoint presentations were used at some schools to teach lessons and play games. In addition, computers were used for research, school based assessment projects, to teach phonics and to assist students in improving their literacy skills. Schools which provided computers for their users included Browns Town, Three Hills, Mount Joseph Primary Schools, also Browns Town, Albert Town and Tacky High Schools.
There were 34 school libraries in Region 5 which had computer facilities in their library rooms while at 13 other schools, students accessed computer facilities either in computer laboratories or in their classrooms. Lack of space in some school libraries was a major obstacle to computers being installed in these rooms. It was noted that more school library personnel were using ICT to assist with the teaching of library skills.
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All high schools in Region 5 with the exception of Port Antonio High School had access to computer facilities in their libraries or adjoining computer laboratories. In addition, there were high schools which used PowerPoint presentations to enhance the teaching of library skills. The schools were Buff Bay, Fair Prospect, Happy Grove, Morant Bay, Paul Bogle, Robert Lightbourne, Seaforth, St. Thomas Technical and Yallahs. Buff Bay High and Fair Prospect High had the CDS/ISIS software installed in their libraries but had not yet used it for library operations.
In Region 6 there were 48 schools in the primary category which had computers in their libraries. In some of the other schools, students were able to use the technology in their computer laboratories. It was observed that some schools had received donations of computers which were in need of repairs; however, these repairs could not be effected as the schools did not have the necessary funds.
Most high schools in the Region had computers or reading laboratories. However, Frome, Petersfield and Godfrey Stewart in Westmoreland and all high schools in St. Elizabeth with the exception of Balaclava and Lewisville had computers in their libraries. Maggoty High received internet access in their school library for the first time this year.
3. FIELD OPERATIONS
Infant/Primary/All Age/Junior High School Libraries
The monitoring of school libraries to enable the effective and efficient operation of library services was achieved through scheduled visits in the six Regions. School library visits were undertaken to develop library collections in support of the curricula and to meet the learning needs of students. This was done through book exchanges, stock checks, re-established collections and the satisfying of special requests for resource material. In addition, inspections at libraries were carried out, training was provided for school library personnel and guidance and oversight given to reactivate libraries. Several libraries also benefitted from the delivery of a diversified programme of outreach activities to highlight national and international observances, staff development workshops and innovative presentations aimed at improving literacy levels.
Two Regions reported adjustment in the total number of Primary and All Age schools served. This was as a result of the on-going initiative by the Ministry of Education to change All Age schools to Primary schools. The changes were effected in Regions 2 and 5. This resulted in an overall increase in the number of primary schools served to 540 when compared to 529 for the previous year and a decrease in the number of All Age schools from 172 to 161.
A total of 829 visits were made to 646 Infant, Primary, All Age, Primary and Junior High schools (See Table 4). This figure represented 11 visits less than the previous year. Resource material supplied to the primary school libraries totalled 66,844 books, 829 periodicals, 7 DVDs, 299 CDs, 100 pamphlets, 232 poster/charts, 1,533 borrowers’ cards, 368 bookmarks, 1 banner, 3
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globes, 5 maps, 149 booklets and 146 flyers. There was an increase of 15,416 books when compared with the total of 51, 428 books supplied in the previous year.
In Region 1, from a total of 171 scheduled visits, 99 were conducted for book exchanges and library inspections. Seventy-two (72) primary school visits were cancelled. Reasons for cancellations were teachers’ strike, curfews imposed on communities, civil unrest, Tropical Storm Nicole and lack of preparation of the schools to accommodate the visits.
One hundred and seven (107) primary schools were visited during the year in Region 2 to conduct stock counts, book exchanges and reorganize collections. Several schools benefitted from repeat visits based on their needs resulting in a total of 155 visits to schools.
Region 3 conducted 195 visits to 147 primary school libraries. This was 36 visits more when compared to the previous year despite interruption of some scheduled visits due to the inclement weather resulting from the passing of tropical storm Nicole. A number of schools were visited twice as they benefitted from collaborations on outreach programmes.
A total of 114 visits were made to 100 schools in Region 4 representing an increase over the 103 visits made in the previous year.
Despite disruptions experienced as a result of adverse weather and road conditions a total of 79 visits were made to 63 schools in Region 5. Noteworthy was the training on how to effectively manage school libraries that was delivered to 14 school library personnel, including the Principals of the Black Hill All Age and Mt. Vernon Primary Schools. In addition, Mt. Vernon Primary and Comfort Castle Primary and Junior High which were classified as inaccessible since 2004 and 2008 respectively were visited during the year.
In Region 6, 187 visits were undertaken to 130 school libraries in comparison to 209 visits made the previous year.
Table 4: Primary School Libraries Visited
Region Number of Visits Number of Schools Total Number of Visited Libraries Served 1 99 99 207 2 155 107 109 3 195 147 147 4 114 100 128 5 79 63 83 6 187 130 130 Total 829 646 804
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High School Libraries
A total of 172 visits were made to 103 high school libraries to inspect and assess facilities and supply resource material (See Table 5). This was 38 fewer visits than that achieved during the previous year. Resource material supplied to the high school libraries totalled 6,133 books, 998 periodicals, 119 pamphlets, 9 DVDs, 59 CDs, 12 cassettes, 44 poster/charts, 137 booklets, 57 bookmarks, 109 flyers, 55 borrowers cards and 3,632 catalogue cards.
Sixty-three (63) visits were made to 38 high school libraries with 25 schools benefitting from repeat visits in Region 1.
Thirteen (13) visits were made to nine of the 13 high school libraries served in Region 2.
Fifty-four (54) visits were made to the 23 high school libraries served by Region 3 in comparison to 47 visits undertaken the previous year. All high schools were visited more than once during the year.
All 14 high schools served by Region 4 were visited. However, resource material was not supplied to the Moneague Primary and Junior High School which was still without a school library.
Twenty-four (24) visits were made to 15 high schools in Region 5 with a number of schools receiving repeat visits. This was 17 visits less than the 41 visits conducted in the previous year.
In Region 6, of the 16 high schools served, only four were visited and this represented 10 visits less than that done in the previous year.
Table 5: High School Libraries Visited Region Number of Visits Number of Total Number of Schools Visited Libraries served 1 63 38 42 2 13 9 13 3 54 23 23 4 14 14 14 5 24 15 15 6 4 4 16 Total 172 103 123
Special Visits
The School Library Network continued to provide ongoing consultations as several schools and organizations sought assistance in developing and reorganising their libraries. Staff from Headquarters and the six Regional offices conducted 89 visits to 38 institutions upon request to offer guidance on standards and best practices in establishing libraries. Facilities were inspected,
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and recommendations made for expansion, refurbishing or improvements to the layout of library rooms.
Missing Books
The School Library Network vigilantly pursued efforts to minimize the incidences of missing books from school library collections – a problem which has been extremely difficult to eliminate. Schools were increasingly sensitized and encouraged to adopt strategies to preserve their collections.
In Region 2, missing books continued to be a serious challenge and resulted in 49 schools being issued listings of the resource material missing from their collections. The cost for missing books was recovered from Daniel Town and Howard Cooke Primary Schools and Springfield All Age School. The remaining schools reported continued efforts to recover missing books.
The public education programme embarked on by Region 3 resulted in another year of reduction in missing books. This was due to increased monitoring of books loaned to students by the school administrators. The region recorded a total of 166 missing books from eight schools reflecting a 27% reduction when compared to 229 reported for the previous year. Cash payments totalling $3,365.00 was made towards lost books by New Green Primary and Junior High, Sommerset and Morgans Pass All Age Schools.
Stock checks conducted at six schools in Region 5 showed that 355 books were missing from a total stock of 2,201 allocated to the six schools. Missing books lists were issued to four schools; namely, Richmond Gap and Rural Hill Primary, Fellowship and Moore Town Primary and Junior High Schools. An inadequate lending system and unsupervised access to library material at some schools were identified as contributing factors to the problem. Several schools initiated strategies such as imposing fines for overdue material and withholding of school reports pending the return of library material by borrowers. The Regional staff also continued to encourage schools to maintain vigilance in managing library resources.
Lack of adequate security, failure to record loans and changes in staff were the main reasons contributing to the ongoing challenge of missing books in Region 6. School library personnel were consistently reminded of the importance of monitoring the circulation of resource material. They were urged to maintain records on the borrowers’ cards provided instead of using notebooks or other informal lists. Missing books lists were issued to the affected schools to locate resource material or pay for material lost. The Region collected a total of $1,868.00 for the year for missing books.
Active/Partially Active School Libraries
Improving the status of school libraries continued as a priority for the period under review. To this end, sustained efforts were made towards transforming inactive and partially active school libraries to active status. This yielded significant results due largely to successful collaborations
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with school administrators. Many school principals engaged the necessary actions and resolved to fulfill the Jamaica Library Service criteria for active school libraries:
A designated room with an organized collection Personnel in charge of the library Access to the collection
At the end of the period, of the 926 schools served 590 or 64% had active libraries and 223 or 24% had partially active libraries (See Table 6). There was an increase in the number of active and partially active libraries when compared with 558 and 240 respectively in the previous year3.
One hundred and sixty-eight (168) school libraries were classified as active and 7 were partially active from a total of 249 libraries served in Region 1. During the period five school libraries were re-established and achieved active status. The schools involved were Central Branch and Waterford Infant schools, Holy Rosary and Mona Heights Primary Schools and Redwood All Age School.
In Region 2, interventions resulted in 11 school libraries restored to active status increasing to 73 the number of active libraries. The schools were Duncans All Age and Infant, Vaughnsfield Primary and Infant, Lucea, Daniel Town and Wilson’s Run Primary Schools, Troy, Lethe and Mount Hannah All Age Schools, Albion and Flankers Primary and Junior High Schools and Knockalva Technical High. The library collections were reorganised and training undertaken at some of these schools to ensure the efficient operation of their libraries. There were 38 partially active school libraries.
In Region 3, of the 170 schools served, 105 libraries were active and 64 partially active.
The status of several school libraries in Region 4 was upgraded during the year resulting in 82 of the 142 schools served being classified active and 57 partially active. Sixteen school libraries comprising six in St. Mary and ten in St. Ann, had their collections re-established. In St. Mary these were Baxter’s Mountain, Oracabessa and Scott’s Hall Primary Schools, Richmond and Free Hill Primary and Infant and Brainerd All Age Schools. The ten schools in St. Ann were Alderton, Liberty Hill and Watsonville Primary, Bamboo Primary and Junior High, Epworth, Golden Grove, Hoolebury, Keith, Lower Buxton and Prickley Pole All Age Schools.
Region 5 continued its advocacy for the development of school libraries. Sixty-one (61) of the 98 schools served had active libraries and 16 libraries were partially active. The Region was successful in re-establishing 12 school libraries, five in St. Thomas and seven in Portland. In St. Thomas, the libraries re-established to active status were Richmond Gap Primary and Infant, Johnson Mountain Primary and Bethesda All Age schools. Middleton and Mt. Vernon Primary Schools were re-established to partially active status. In Portland, Fairfield, Sherwood Forest and Fruitful Vale Primary Schools and Fellowship Primary and Junior High School were re-
3Appendix SLN 003: List of Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries
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established to active status. Charles Town Primary, Black Hill and St. Margaret’s Bay All Age Schools were re-established to partially active status.
Partially active libraries existed at schools where there were no designated library rooms but resource material were located in secured areas with personnel in charge to manage the collections. It was noted that despite space constraints these collections were well utilized by students and teachers, especially in areas where there were no public library services.
In Region 6, of the 146 schools served 101 school libraries were active and 41 were partially active.
Inactive School Libraries
Following the progress made to improve the status of school libraries, at the end of the period under review 113 or 12% of school libraries served were deemed inactive4. This showed a decrease of 15 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 128 inactive school libraries.
Region 1 reported an increase in the number of inactive libraries from 38 to 84 as these schools failed to meet the established criteria to be classified as active. Some of the contributing factors included libraries being converted to computer laboratories, classrooms and storerooms. Gregory Park Primary and Edith Dalton James High had their school libraries converted into a classroom and computer room respectively.
In Region 2, students had no access to the library at Glendevon Primary and Junior High. The Salt Spring All Age School library collection was destroyed when vandals broke into the school. The Region recorded 10 inactive school libraries.
Region 3 made significant strides in reactivating all inactive school libraries with the exception of Mile Gully Primary. The school had been operating temporarily in a building while awaiting the construction of a new school.
In Region 4, the three inactive school libraries were Brittonville All Age, Castleton and Moneague Primary and Junior High Schools, which had no library provision.
Twenty-one (21) libraries were categorized as inactive in Region 5. This represented five less than that reported for the previous year. Ten (10) inactive libraries were in St. Thomas and 11 in Portland. Two schools in Portland namely, Windsor and Seaside Primary Schools began preparations to re-establish their school libraries by June of the upcoming year.
There were four inactive school libraries in Region 6 from the 146 schools served. There were two in Westmoreland and two in St. Elizabeth.
4See Appendix SLN 003: List of Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries
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Table 6: Status of School Libraries Served By Regions
Region Active Partially Inactive Total Number of Active Libraries Served 1 168 7 74 249 2 73 38 10 121 3 105 64 1 170 4 82 57 3 142 5 61 16 21 98 6 101 41 4 146 Total 590 223 113 926
Motor Vehicle Fleet
All six regions were provided with vehicles which performed satisfactorily with the exception of the Nissan Civilian Mobile Library assigned to Region 1 which had been inoperable since November 2010. The Toyota Hilux which had been on loan to the Region was utilized for the visits to schools. The panel vans assigned to Regions 2, 3, 4 and 5 functioned well.
Additionally, in Regions 4 and 5, the Toyota Hilux vans assigned to the St. Ann and Portland Parish libraries respectively were used to visit schools which could not be accessed by their regular units. The Mitsubishi Rosa Mobile Library in Region 6 operated satisfactorily. Although the panel vans were used to carry-out a limited number of visits to schools, there is need to acquire four-wheeled drive vehicles to navigate the mountainous and inaccessible roads typical of deep rural countryside areas.
BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Principals of various primary and high schools were mindful of the importance of school libraries and as a consequence requested assistance and advice in upgrading existing facilities. Some school libraries were even relocated to more spacious and suitable accommodations.
In Region 1, changes were made in the accommodation of three school libraries which upgraded their facilities. Redwood All Age received a new library room which was painted in bright colours with cartoon characters. Hartlands All Age School benefitted from a new space designated as the library in contrast to the shelf in the Principal’s office which previously housed the collection. Melrose Primary and Junior High had their library relocated to more suitable surroundings. Glengoffe High received new library shelves.
There was no significant change in the library accommodation for schools in Region 2. Warsop All Age School identified a room to be used as a library but work was still in progress. A new resource centre is under construction at Falmouth Infant and a section is to be partitioned for the library.
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Three schools received new library facilities in Region 3. Harrywatch All Age benefitted from a newly constructed library room. This will impact positively on literacy development as the aesthetically pleasing environment should motivate students to use the new facilities. At Chandlers Pen Primary and Junior High School, the teacher’s cottage was transformed into an established library. A section of a classroom at Coffee Piece All Age was enclosed and converted into a library room. The room was upgraded to a welcoming library environment in which a special reading corner conducive to learning was created. At Lennon High School the library was renovated with the installation of two new shelves and a large cupboard.
In Region 4, two school libraries were refurbished and a space converted into a library room. The Islington High School refurbished their library to a more comfortable facility. At Ocho Rios High School significant improvements were made to the library. The room was renovated, air conditioning installed and new furnishings acquired. Oracabessa Primary finally acquired a new library room. Teachers used an area formerly designated as a shelter to convert into a library.
Principals in Region 5 were committed to transforming their school libraries into comfortable environments and as a result six – Fairfield, Fruitful Vale, Sherwood Forest, Johnson Mountain Primary and Fellowship Primary and Junior High and Richmond Gap Primary and Infant – were completed during the year.
Fruitful Vale Primary was relocated to a newly constructed building funded by the Inter American Development Bank under the Primary Education Support Programme and was opened on September 6, 2010. The library was re-established in an aesthetically pleasing environment with 1,500 books.
Johnson Mountain Primary received a grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) which was used to refurbish an old building into a new library facility. Seaside Primary which had lost its roof during Hurricane Ivan had its library room remodelled when repairs was undertaken at the school. Shelves were being installed and should be completed in June. Other school libraries which were repainted and had shelves installed were Kenwright and Fairfield Primary, Black Hill, St. Margaret’s Bay and Bethesda All Age and Fellowship Primary and Junior High.
School libraries in Region 6 maintained different library environments depending on the space available in the schools. Some schools had established libraries while others had cabinets, cupboards or shelves to accommodate their material. This situation is similar in all Regions. In the future it is hoped that proper library facilities will be made available in the schools that currently have no library rooms. In order to promote student achievement it is necessary to designate active school libraries for students to read, conduct research and do their assignments.
REGIONAL OFFICES
The Regional Offices were consistently maintained throughout the period with some offering more comfortable and attractive surroundings for the staff. Region 4 reorganized their office and
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created an area more conducive to work. Region 3 needed more office space and the floor is in need of repairs.
HEADQUARTERS
The offices at Headquarters remained aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for staff and visitors.
TEACHER/LIBRARIANS’ SEMINARS
Six regional one day Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars were organized in order to empower school library personnel to manage their school libraries more effectively. The seminars were conducted during the period November 16, 2010 to February 24, 2011 under the theme “School Libraries: Building Literate Communities”. The objectives of the seminar were to:
Provide continuing education for school library personnel Train personnel to effectively manage their school libraries Provide a forum for teacher/librarians to network and share ideas to develop their school libraries Achieve functional libraries in all schools.
This year financial constraints restricted training to one day only in the six Regions. It is hoped that next year two days of training can be resumed in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6 and further extended to Regions 2 and 5.
The seminars were held as follows:
Region 1 - January 13, 2011 Region 2 - November 16, 2010 Region 3 - January 27, 2011 Region 4 - December 2, 2010 Region 5 - February 24, 2011 Region 6 - February 10, 2011
Two presentations formed the core of the seminar and were done by staff of the Jamaica Library Service and the University of the West Indies, Main Library. The topics presented were:
Enhancing Learning in the School Library through the use of Technology Motivating Students to Explore the Wonderful World of Books.
The presentations exposed teacher/librarians to new information in technology and techniques in story telling which generated much interest among the 491 participants who were in attendance. There was an increase of 14 when compared to the 477 attendees last year. The increased level of participation was most significant in Regions 2, 3 and 4 (See Table 7). It was observed that
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there was a steady increase in the number of persons attending the Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars annually.
Table 7: Attendance at Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar
Region Number Number of Number of Increase/ of Participants Participants Decrease schools 2010/2011 2009/2010 1 127 131 128 3 2 82 82 72 10 3 91 91 83 8 4 66 69 62 7 5 55 56 65 -9 6 62 62 67 -5 Total 483 491 477 14
Table 8: Categories of Schools Represented at Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar
Region Infant PrimaryAll AgePJH Secondary Special Total 1 9 68 16 13 16 3 125 2 4 41 19 10 11 85 3 4 38 23 14 16 95 4 4 37 10 10 9 70 5 1 28 8 8 8 53 6 1 30 15 8 9 63 Total 23 242 91 63 69 3 491
School Library personnel become more aware of the importance of school libraries as a result of attendance at the seminars. Consequently, Teacher/Librarians were motivated to transform their school libraries and deliver quality library services to their school population.
A display of books by the School Library Network and other resource material mounted by selected book merchants were added to each day’s event. This provided an opportunity for the participants to become familiar with other publications, editions and authors of resource items as well as to form relationships with book suppliers. In addition, an exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on our Heritage” was mounted at Region 5 seminar and was accompanied by pamphlets on How to write a bibliography and How to use a dictionary. These were well received.
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4. PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES
Information Requests
Requests for information were received from schools, other institutions and the public on services and programmes offered by the Jamaica library Service. All requests were satisfied and referrals made where necessary.
Displays and Extension Activities5
Forty-seven (47) displays/exhibitions were mounted and displayed to promote and stimulate interest in current, historical and cultural events. Extension activities were conducted in 57 schools and teachers’ colleges islandwide to promote reading and the use and care of library resources. The activities included story telling, information literacy skills training presentations and talks to students on the importance of reading and the library.
Teacher/Librarians
There were 131 teacher/librarians administering school libraries in all six Regions (See Table 9).
Table 9: Teacher/Librarians Administering School Libraries
Region Primary All AgePJH Secondary Total 1 29 3 11 30 73 1 school had 2 teacher/librarians 2 -- -3 3 3 4 - 2 14 20 4 52 17 15 1 school had 2 teacher/librarians 5 41 - 10 15 1 school had 2 teacher/librarians 6 1- -5 6 Total 43 6 14 69 132
5Appendix SLN 004: Displays and Extension Activities
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5. PLANS/PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED 2011/2012
Purchase and process 13,000 items of resource material and 30 sets of encyclopaedias to develop school library collections to support their curricula needs
Organize and conduct professional development training programmes for 500 school library personnel
Continue programmes to increase literacy levels among slow and remedial readers in 20 schools and implement in 20 additional schools
Plan and conduct meetings with 150 Principals to develop programmes and funding initiatives to support 30% increase in active and partially active libraries
Special visits to selected schools to conduct programmes to promote literacy
Continue the focus on Early Childhood Development through the transformation of four more infant school libraries namely; Alley, May Pen, Brown’s Town and Cambridge Infant Schools
Accomplish 200 educational and informational programmes through talks, story hours, panel discussions, displays and competition to encourage children to utilize library resources
Continue stock checks in school libraries
Re-establishment of 100 school libraries islandwide.
CONCLUSION
The School Library Network continued to accomplish the goals of the organization in keeping with its strategic objectives. Despite the many challenges experienced during the year staff continued to work assiduously and with determination that more will be achieved in the upcoming year.
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FINANCE DIVISION
INTRODUCTION
The Jamaica Library Service faced the challenges of a country affected by the global financial crisis and took advantage of the opportunities available to meet the financial needs of the organization during the fiscal year. Despite all the efforts made, the financial constraints and the inadequate subvention support affected the implementation of a number of projects. Projects/activities had to be deferred while others remained incomplete. Overall there was the usual prudent management of the limited resources.
Of major significance was the implementation of a pilot project related to the Government’s planned central treasury to manage the financial affairs of all government entities. As a part of the pilot project agencies such as the Jamaica Library Service under the Ministry of Education had the payment of electricity and water bills done through the Accountant General’s Department effective October 10, 2010.
The many vibrant and supportive partnerships forged by the organization continued resulting in donations of books and other library resources. This was fundamental in assisting the organization in meeting the needs of the public and members of the school population.
Notwithstanding the challenges; the organization was able to provide a very high level service to the nation.
BUDGET
The approved Budget was $758.667M which represented 64% of the $1,188.902M submitted budget (See Table 1). Subvention receipts for the financial year were $768.202M, which included $14.826M, an outstanding amount due for the 2009/2010 financial year. Total expenditure for the year was $811.544M. The deficit of $43.342M was funded from income generating activities throughout the Network and other funding streams.
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TABLE 1
Estimates of Expenditure by Cost Centre for the Financial Year
Cost Centre Submitted Approved Subvention Expenditure Received 2010-2011 2010-2011
J$M J$M J$M J$M Direction & 317.645 185.511 196.974 216.659 Administration
School Library 110.761 65.454 63.737 52.455 Network
Public Library 760.495 507.703 507.491 542.430 Network
TOTAL 1,188.901 758.668 768.202 811.544
Direction and Administration
Of the $317.645M submitted for the Direction and Administration 58% was approved in the amount of $185.511M (See Table 2).
The areas of the budget which were fully funded were:
Object 21 – Compensation of Employees Object 28 – Retirement Benefits.
No subvention was approved for Object 31- Purchase of Capital Goods and Services, while other areas were partially funded. Total Expenditure for the period was $216.659M resulting in an expenditure of $34.512M over the subvention received of $182.147M. The shortfall in the subvention was supplemented from savings and other funding streams.
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TABLE 2
Direction and Administration Estimates of Expenditure by Objects MOFPS Subvention Expenditure Objects Description Submitted Approved Received $'M $'M $'M $'M 21 Compensation of 116.301 116.301 116.301 108.365 Employees
22 Travel Expenses and 20.173 11.066 11.066 14.190 Subsistence
23 Rental of Property 2.760 2.200 2.200 1.260
24 Public Utility Services 17.711 8.567 5.203 5.572
25 Purchase of Other Goods 97.478 8.456 8.456 34.1114 and Services
28 Retirement Benefits 38.921 38.921 38.921 48.151
30 Grants and Contributions 0.225 0.050 - - 31 Purchase of Capital Goods 24.026 4.957 - - Total 317.645 185.511 182.147 216.659
School Library Network
The budget submitted for School Library Network was $110.760M, 59% was approved in the amount of $65.454M (See Table 3).
The area which was fully funded was Object 23 - Rental of Property.
Other areas were partially funded. No funds were approved for Object 31. Subvention received for the financial year was $63.737M. Total Expenditure for the year was $52.455M.
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TABLE 3
School Library Network Estimates of Expenditure by Objects
MOFPS Subvention Expenditure Objects Description Submitted Approved Received $'M $'M $'M $'M
21 Compensation of 39.076 38.371 38.371 25.907 Employees
22 Travel Expenses and 3.935 2.163 2.163 2.683 Subsistence
23 Rental of Property 1.250 1.250 1.250 0.156
24 Public Utility Services 3.277 3.277 1.901 2.717
25 Purchase of Other Goods 58.662 20.393 20.052 20.704 and Services
30 Grants and Contributions 0.039 0.047 - - 31 Purchase of Capital 4.521 0.241 Goods - - Total 110.760 65.454 63.737 52.455
Public Library Network
Of the of $760.496M submitted for the Public Library Network 67% was approved in the amount of $507.702M (See Table 4).
The area most adversely affected was Object 25 – Purchases of Goods and Services. Of the $128.269M requested only $21.699M was approved. No funds were approved for Object 31.
Subvention received for the financial year was $507.491M. Total expenditure was $542.430M; the expenditure of $34.939M over the subvention received was funded from income generating activities throughout the Network and other funding streams.
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TABLE 4
Public Library Network Estimates of Expenditure by Objects
MOFPS Subvention Actual Objects Description Submitted Approved Received Expenditure $'M $'M $'M $'M
21 Compensation of Employees 486.946 440.303 440.093 393.553 Travel Expenses and 22 Subsistence 26.022 13.136 13.136 18.062 Rental of Property Machinery 23 & Equipment 17.011 14.26 14.259 12.543
24 Public Utility Services 40.089 18.304 18.304 35.583 Purchases of Other Goods and 25 Services 128.269 21.699 21.699 80.639
30 Grants and Contributions 0.343 - - 0.0038
31 Purchase of Capital Goods 61.814 - - 2.046
Total 760.495 507.702 507.491 542.430
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
A total of $178.0M was requested for Capital Development in 2010/2011; and, an amount of $5M was approved. Total expenditure for the year was $4.718M. The ongoing lack of funds for capital development continues to retard growth in the organization and devalue the expenditure made through the recurrent budget.
INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES
Income generating activities throughout the Network netted an income of $23.818M which provided additional financial support for various projects and activities. The approved services included: Photocopying Rental of premises Facsimile transmission Printing Scanning Chair rental Laminating Locker rental.
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
INTRODUCTION
The Human Resource Management and Administration Division facilitated the achievement of the goals and objectives of the organization by giving strong support in enabling the development of the human capital and the administrative functions.
The Division was guided by Strategic Objective 4: To have in place a team of well-trained, competent, high-performing and satisfied staff.
1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Staffing
In an effort to support good customer service, candidates were recruited to fill vacancies in the shortest possible time. Members of staff who were employed on a provisional basis were evaluated and having met the required standard and acceptable medical report were confirmed in their positions. The number of established posts as at the end of the period remained at 8691.
In response to the need to supplement the workforce, the organization employed 149 persons on a part-time basis. In addition, persons were employed on a temporary basis in keeping with the relevant guidelines.
Recruitment/Provisional Appointment
Recruitment was done in a timely manner resulting in 49 persons being selected and granted provisional appointment.2 The organization did not experience any major difficulty in attracting suitable persons to fill the vacancies.
Orientation of new employees remained a priority in the recruitment and selection process.
The organization maintained a professional, motivated workforce committed to the provision of the highest level of customer-focused service possible.
1 Appendix HRM 001 Staff Establishment in Occupational Categories 2 Appendix HRM 002 Provisional Appointment
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Permanent Appointment
During the period under review, 33 persons were evaluated and, having attained the required standard of performance, were granted permanent appointment. A wide category of staff was represented in the number of persons appointed.3
Summer Employment
The organization did not implement its usual summer programme due to financial constraints. It however partnered with the National Youth Service and accommodated over 300 students from their summer employment programme during the months of July and August. The students were assigned to libraries throughout the island wide network. This partnership gave the participants valuable work experience that helped in developing proper work ethics.
Resignation/Separation
There were 56 employees who were separated from the organization through resignation and termination of service4. Exit interviews were held during which time the reason for separation was sought. The reason was given in some instances and not disclosed in others.
The information when provided was a valuable tool in informing planning and management decision-making in respect to the human resources portfolio.
Retirement/Pension Administration
For the period of review 13 members of staff retired; and, a seminar was held to prepare those who were scheduled for retirement over the next four years.
A total of 17 employees participated in the seminar. Presentations were made by a number of organizations, such as the National Council for Senior Citizens, a financial institution, the National Insurance Scheme and the National Health Fund.
Processing of pension documents by the Ministry of Finance & the Public Service was done in a timely manner to ensure the payment of retirement benefits – pension and/or gratuity – in keeping with employee’s retirement timeline.
Staff Training and Development
Every category of staff was provided with training and developmental opportunities. A total of 250 members of staff benefited from various training initiatives5.
3 Appendix HRM 003 Permanent Appointment 4 Appendix HRM 004 Resignation/Separation 5 Appendix HRM 005 Staff Training & Development
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The Ministry of Finance & the Public Service in collaboration with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) conducted the training course - Human Resource Management for the Public Sector. The organization participated and 49 members of staff were exposed to this training initiative.
In support of the Memory of the Parish project being undertaken in Parish Libraries, an Oral History Workshop was conducted by The African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank where 11 persons were trained. In addition 20 members of staff participated in the training programme “We Likkle but We Tallawah – Parents Reading with Babies & Toddlers”. This was in support of the new programme introduced in the parish libraries to encourage parents to read with their babies and toddlers.
All the Technical Operators participated in a specially designed Road Safety seminar to further enhance their skills especially in the area of Defensive Driving. There was also a seminar specifically for the Children Services Librarians focusing on the Child Care and Protection Act 2004.
The organization continued its on-going collaboration with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) with the delivery of Customer Service Excellence Seminar where 44 persons were trained in this area.
Members of staff participated in a number of other training initiatives which were conducted by such organizations as the Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC), Central Information Technology Office (CITO), Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy in association with the Library and Information Association of Jamaica.
Employee Welfare
In an effort to support performance improvement referral for counselling was made as appropriate to the Public Sector Employee Assistance Programme (PSEAP) at the Ministry of Finance & the Public Service.
Members of staff were provided with opportunities for structured social activities which enhanced the level of camaraderie throughout the organization.
The recognition programme of Employee of the Quarter/Year was implemented on a phased basis in the island-wide network.
Industrial Relations
A stable industrial climate was maintained during the year and members of staff were facilitated to attend all unions and staff association meetings. Matters brought before disciplinary committees were addressed in a timely manner.
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Restructuring of the Public Sector
Members of staff were kept informed on the restructuring of the Public Sector. All information received from the Public Sector Transformation Unit (PSTU) was circulated. The Interdisciplinary Transformation Team which was formed in accordance with the stipulation of the Public Sector Transformation Unit met as required.
2. ADMINISTRATION
The area of administration was undertaken keeping in mind the vision of the organization of having a well-resourced entity that will support effective and efficient service to all stakeholders.
Buildings & Infrastructure
During the period of review there were minimal successes with capital construction and maintenance projects.
The organization remained committed to providing an aesthetically pleasing and user- friendly environment.
Projects undertaken included:
Refurbishing at Headquarters; Construction of a retaining wall and storm water drains on the premises of the Manchester Parish Library; Roof repairs at the Stony Hill and Claire McWhinnie Branch Libraries and the St. Catherine and Manchester Parish Libraries; The design for the modification and expansion of the Trelawny Parish Library.
Preventative maintenance of the organization’s assets was supported through regular inspections undertaken island-wide.
Despite a challenge with funding, all maintenance initiatives were undertaken, however, in a very limited way.
Fixed Asset Management
The Department generated reports and codes for the various Libraries in the Network to facilitate continuous and accurate record keeping. Periodic checks and update of Fixed Asset Location register were conducted throughout the year to ensure accuracy and currency of information.
Items including unserviceable office furniture and equipment were examined by Officers from the Permanent Board of Survey Unit in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. Recommendations for the disposal of items were received and acted on as instructed.
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Fleet Management
There were 44 motor vehicles and two motor bikes on the organization’s fleet inventory.6 During the year a Board of Survey was conducted and four of these motor vehicles were examined and were recommended for disposal by sale. The sale of the vehicles was conducted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service – Public Expenditure Policy and Coordination Division. Overall, vehicle maintenance and repairs were in keeping with budgeted allocations.
There is need to acquire additional motor vehicles, especially mobile libraries which play a critical role in the services provided. The organization was constrained from making such acquisition due to financial challenges and Ministry directive regarding the purchase of motor vehicles.
Insurance
Allied Insurance Brokers Limited was awarded the insurance brokerage contract to manage the organization’s insurance portfolio for the period 2010 to 2013.
During the year, the claims history included damage and loss of property due to burglary at 10 locations, damage to the perimeter wall at Headquarters and four motor vehicle accidents. The vehicular accidents were deemed the fault of third parties with the exception of one. The matter of who was at fault in this accident is still being assessed.
The respective claims were submitted to the Insurers in a timely manner to support settlement of the claims.
Health and Safety
The organization continued the initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle by collaborating with health services providers to sensitize members of staff on health related matters.
The Safety of all employees was adequately addressed during the period under review. The organization continued to provide protective gears to ensure employees were able to perform their duties safely. The employees were also reminded of “their own duty of care” when undertaking any task.
Security has been an on-going focus of the organization and the necessary review of our systems done. This to ensure that appropriate security systems were in place to support a safe environment and to mitigate against burglary and break-ins at various libraries island wide.
The island wide cadet of Safety Wardens continued to be active in support of a safe work environment. Sensitization sessions were held periodically to keep them updated on their roles and responsibilities.
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Internal Communication
Internal communication was facilitated through general and other staff meetings as necessary. A number of methods were utilized to support ongoing dissemination of information. There was consistent review of all communication tools to ensure that employees in the island wide Network had information and managers were available to provide feedback in a timely manner.
CONCLUSION
For the period under review - fiscal year 2010-2011, the Human Resource Management and Administration Division carried out its mandate to ensure that the organization had a customer- focused and well trained staff. Also, the Division ensured that the service provided was done in an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
INTRODUCTION
The Information Technology Division (ITD) remained focused on enhancing the information and communications technology infrastructure within the organization in support of a robust technology driven environment. During the period under review the implementation of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network infrastructure were completed. This is a tremendous milestone achieved as the organization now has in place an Information Communication Technology Infrastructure capable of supporting the implementation of suitable software inclusive of the critically needed Integrated Library Management System.
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INFRASTRUCTURE
Local Area Network (LAN): The Information Technology Division completed the 3rd phase of the implementation of the Local Area Network in Libraries island wide. Networks were installed in six branch libraries as detailed below:
Greater Portmore Branch Library Christiana Branch Library Spalding Branch Library Brown’s Town Branch Library Santa Cruz Branch Library Buff Bay Branch Library
WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)
Nineteen (19) of the major Local Area Networks were combined to form the organization’s Wide Area Network. This process was initiated at Headquarters and was extended to the following libraries:
1. St. Catherine Parish Library 2. Clarendon Parish Library 3. Manchester Parish Library 4. St. Elizabeth Parish Library 5. Westmoreland Parish Library 6. Hanover Parish Library 7. St. James Parish Library 8. Trelawny Parish Library 9. St. Ann Parish Library 10. St. Mary Parish Library 11. Portland Parish Library 151
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12. St. Thomas Parish Library 13. Brown’s Town Branch Library 14. Christiana Branch Library 15. Santa Cruz Branch Library 16. Spalding Branch Library 17. Greater Portmore Branch Library 18. Buff Bay Branch Library
A Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN) was the option of choice for the networking protocol for the organization. This option forms a secure and reliable Network that is able to transfer several types of information including voice and video. The design will scale seamlessly, which will allow all the library sites to be connected to the Network. This will be achieved with minimal configuration to the infrastructure. In addition, DMVPN will enable the Wide Area Network to be service provider independent.
This Protocol also met the organization’s unique characteristics which include:
. Island wide distribution of libraries equalling 121 service points. . Adoption of a phased based implementation process. . Connection of libraries via multiple service providers
As a result of implementing the Wide Area Network, 60% of the organization’s computers are networked. Consequently, approximately 60% of staff members islandwide are able to access network resources.
Commissioning of the network in the new financial year will enable the organization to be more efficient and effective. This will be achieved through the utilization of a number of software applications, which will facilitate greater efficiencies in areas such as human resource management, financial control as well as allow the organization to better meet the demands of its clientele.
It is planned that the Integrated Library Management Software will be implemented in the new financial year. This system is essential for the growth and development of the organization through technological development.
FREE COMPUTER USAGE AND INTERNET ACCESS
The organization continues to experience major constraints with the provision of computer access points to adequately meet customer requirement. There is a need for an additional 400 computers; however, only 88 were acquired.
Project proposals for the purchase of computers were submitted to the Universal Access Fund and the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund regarding assistance. The proposals however were not successful.
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At the end of the financial year the computer inventory for public access is outlined in Table 1.
Table 1: Computer Inventory for Public Access
PARISH LOCATION Public CLARENDON Main Library 23 Chapelton 5 Claire McWhinnie 6 Frankfield 2 Kellits 2 Lionel Town 2 Pennants 3 Spalding 4 James Hill 2 49 HANOVER Main Library 15 Green Island 6 Hopewell 5 Askenish 2 Pondside 3 Jericho 2 Chester Castle 2 35
KINGSTON & Main Library 34 ST. ANDREW Harbour View 3 Parks Road 2 Port Royal 1 Stony Hill 9 Tivoli Gardens 3 Higholborn Street 1 Shortwood 3 56 *MANCHESTER Main Library 16 Bombay 2 Broadleaf 2 Christiana 5 Cross Keys 1 Lancaster 2 Bellefield 2 153
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PARISH LOCATION Public Newport 3 Huntley 2 Maidstone 1 Porus 3 39 *PORTLAND Main Library 12 Buff Bay 10 Hector's River 2 Hope Bay 2 Long Bay 3 Manchioneal 2 Mt. Pleasant 2 33 *ST. ANN Main Library 20 Brown's Town 10 Claremont 7 Discovery Bay 4 Ocho Rios 5 Mt. Zion 2 Runaway Bay 2 Bamboo 2 Moneague 5 57 *ST. CATHERINE Main Library 11 Greater Portmore 16 Linstead 2 Old Harbour 3 Hellshire 4 Kitson Town 1 Point Hill 1 Riversdale 1 Waterford 2 Bridgeport 3 Bog Walk 3 47 *ST. ELIZABETH Main Library 14 Balaclava 3 Elderslie 2 Junction 5 154
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PARISH LOCATION Public Lewisville 3 Malvern 3 Nain 3 Southfield 2 Santa Cruz 8 Warminster 2 45 *ST. JAMES Main Library 25 Anchovy 2 Cambridge 4 Chatham 3 Hopeton 1 Lottery 2 Maroon Town 3 Mt. Salem 2 Somerton 3 Springfield 2 47 *ST. MARY Main Library 13 Annotto Bay 4 Gayle 4 Highgate 4 Oracabessa 5 Islington 2 Retreat 3 Richmond 2 37 *ST. THOMAS Main Library 13 Cheswick 6 Port Morant 4 Seaforth 5 Yallahs 5 33 *TRELAWNY Main Library 16 Albert Town 5 Clarke’s Town 3 Duncans 5 Stewart Town 2 Wakefield 4 35 155
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PARISH LOCATION Public WESTMORELAND Main Library 10 Negril 16 Petersfield 5 Bethel Town 3 Darliston 1 St. Leonard’s 2 Beeston Spring 1 Whitehouse 3 41 TOTAL 554
As indicated at the end of the period there were 554 computers; of this amount, 93% provide access to the Internet. Lack of internet connectivity for the remaining 7% was due to the non availability of technological infrastructure by Internet Service providers at these locations. Other technological solutions will be used to remedy the situation in the new financial year. In addition the organization’s complement of administrative computers was 339.
The provision of free access is one of the major successes of the organization in ensuring that no Jamaican adult or child is left off the information super highway. During the review period 875,890 computers were accessed, which represented a savings of approximately $43,794,500.00 to users.
WIRELESS ACCESS
To further support Universal Access the organization augmented the existing wired access with wireless access. As a consequence, members of the organization were able to access the Internet through mobile devices inclusive of laptops and smartphones.
Wireless access is available at the following locations and will be expanded in the next financial year.
1. Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library 2. St. Catherine Parish Library 3. Clarendon Parish Library 4. Manchester Parish Library 5. St. Elizabeth Parish Library 6. Westmoreland Parish Library 7. Hanover Parish Library 8. St. James Parish Library 9. Trelawny Parish Library 10. St. Ann Parish Library 11. St. Mary Parish Library
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12. Portland Parish Library 13. St. Thomas Parish Library 14. Brown’s Town Branch Library 15. Christiana Branch Library 16. Santa Cruz Branch Library 17. Spalding Branch Library 18. Greater Portmore Branch Library 19. Buff Bay Branch Library
INVENTORY OF SOFTWARE
The following software was acquired to support and enhance service delivery:
Microsoft visual Studio Windows 2008 Server 7 licenses Microsoft Office 2010 was acquired under the Microsoft Central Information Technology Office (CITO) Agreement Windows 7 was also acquired under the Microsoft CITO Agreement
The list of software within the organization is as follows:
Adobe Creative Suite 4: Master Collection Microsoft Office 2000/2003 Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 Corel Draw 9 Sage ACCPAC 5.4 ACCPAC DOS version Turbopay 8 Micropay DBit Microsoft Visio Cyberleader Dreamweaver Microsoft Frontpage SPSS 18 MacAfee Antivirus Lotus Notes 7/8 Domino Server 8 Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
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MOBILE COMPUTER ACCESS
Access to computers on Mobile Libraries remains a critical support for users and members in some of the most remote areas of the island as well as those who have difficulties accessing a fixed library. The service is presently accessible in six mobile units and it is planned for expansion in the next financial year.
The Mobile Service continues to serve customers in remote areas. To ensure that these users are not at a disadvantage when compared to users who visit fixed locations, Mobile Libraries are equipped with computers that provide Internet access. This service is accessible in six units consisting of two computers each and is greatly utilized.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH CABLE SERVICE
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed during the review period for the provision of educational programming through cable service as a condition of Columbus Communication Jamaica Limited (trading as FLOW) licenses to operate. FLOW is mandated to provide the service to all public libraries. Under this MOU cable service is to be installed in three library locations each month. However FLOW reported a number of challenges, which resulted in the target not being met. It is expected that these will be resolved in the new financial year. To date FLOW has installed the service in the following locations:
Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library Stony Hill Branch Library Harbour View Branch Library Port Royal Branch Library Higholborn Street Branch Library Shortwood Branch Library Greater Portmore Branch Library Bridgeport Branch Library Waterford Branch Library St. Ann Parish Library St. Mary Parish Library Negril Branch Library
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ITIMS) DESIGN
During the period under review the ITIMS system was designed and commissioned into service. The database provides information on all Information Communication Technology assets within the organization, including devices shown (See Table 2).
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Table 2: Information Communication Technology Assets
ICT DEVICES QUANTITY Computers 828 Switches 104 Printers 175 Photocopiers 85 Scanners 30 Cameras 10 Camcorders 2 Projectors 8 Modems 76 Routers 20 Laptops 34 Servers 11 Wireless Access 21 Base
The system allows for efficient asset management.
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
The Division provided the necessary maintenance support for computer hardware and software throughout the island wide network. This included providing technical guidance to the Client System Support Officers (CSSO) in the Library Network. Support was provided in areas such as troubleshooting and computer repairs. Over the period the Division repaired a total of 108 computer systems. Repairs were inclusive of replacement of mother boards, power supplies, and other system components.
WEBSITE
The website continued to be the global department of the organization; however, it is recognized that further development of the site is necessary to maximize its potential. A comprehensive review is planned for the next financial year.
TRAINING
Employees of Jamaica Library Service benefitted from Microsoft ELearning as set out below:
Word 2007 Access 2007 Excel 2007 PowerPoint 2007
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INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ILMS)
Review of the Integrated Library Management System continued with three systems identified as meeting the criteria of the organization. These are:
Polaris Symphony Millennium
Every effort is being made to identify funding for the implementation of the Library Management System.
MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia supported a number of events and activities such as:
Presentation by Wilbert Smickle to the JLS Presentation by Canadian Chinese Assoc. & the Chinese Benevolent Association to JLS Early Childhood Development Expo Opening ceremony of The Joyce Robinson Hall National Reading Competition 2010 Luncheon National Reading Competition 2010 TVJ Studio finals National Reading Competition Fair 2010 Opening of Alpha Infant School Library Re-opening of Central Branch Infant School Library Customer Service Training Seminar Librarians Orientation Seminar Children’s Services Seminar Retirement Seminar Road Safety Seminar
A total of 430 Staff Identification Cards were produced during the year.
CONCLUSION The implementation of the Wide Area Network marked a significant milestone in the development of Information Technology (IT) in the organization. It provides the platform on which all other IT solutions will be built. However, the Division is also cognizant that this is the initial step, and the benefit of which will only be derived after the implementation of suitable software resources.
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INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT
DECLARATION
The Internal Audit Department carried out its mandate to conduct independent appraisals of the overall operations of the Jamaica Library Service and report its findings to the Audit Committee of the Jamaica Library Board for the financial year 2010/2011. The Unit was in no way encumbered or influenced by any internal or external interest in conducting its audits, and in the preparation of its reports. All the findings contained in the reports were a direct result of the auditor’s independent work.
OBJECTIVES
To give an independent account on the operation of the organization based on audit investigations undertaken over the financial year under review To report on the level of internal controls in place in compliance with established Government procedures
INTRODUCTION
A Work Plan and an Operational Plan were developed and approved by the Audit Committee/Director General. Routine audits were concluded, and examined by the Audit Committee, for seven (See Table 1) of a total of thirteen audits conducted. Responses to queries were within the scheduled timeframe, and follow up visits were done to ensure that recommendations were satisfactorily implemented. The areas of concentration were:
Internal Controls Security Fixed Assets Stores, and Cash Management.
Special audits also were conducted during the year.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee of the Board met two times throughout the year as conclusion to a visit to Libraries in St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland on July 1, 2010 and conducted its last meeting on November 30, 2010. The Committee was subsequently dissolved on January 31, 2011 in keeping with the three year term of office of the Board.
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All the members constituting the 2008/2010 Audit Committee were invited to serve for the new period, namely:-
Mr. Vivian Crawford – Chairman Mr. Howard Dawkins Mr. Charles Jones Mr. Clive Nicholas Mrs. Carole McDowell Mrs. Grace Spence – organization’s representative
INTERNAL CONTROLS
The internal control systems continued to improve as increased monitoring by the Regional Directors and the Senior Librarians has been augmented by the impact of the performance of Rural Development Librarians who visit the branches on a regular basis to do the necessary checks and sign the respective records. In addition, there have been significant reductions in audit queries from the Auditor General’s Department. All queries were expeditiously dealt with by management and as such there were no qualifications on the Receipts and Payments Statement.
CASH MANAGEMENT
There were limited queries on the collection, recording, receipting, lodgements, vouching, and preparation of receipt and payments statements, appropriation statements and general accounting. Management continued to emphasize the seriousness of the keeping of proper accounting records and demonstrated full awareness of the potential losses and sanctions that are possible by not adhering to the FAA Act and Procurement guidelines.
Staffing constraints continued to present a challenge as far as segregation of functions was concerned, this was particularly noticeable in under-staffed Branch Libraries. There were instances where General Consumption Tax and Withholding Tax refunds claimed by the Parish Libraries from the Taxpayer Audit and Assessment Department were not being received in a timely manner and this had a negative impact on the organization’s cash flow.
SECURITY
In keeping with the recommendations of the Internal Audit Department there has been a marked improvement in physical security throughout the Parish Library Network. Parish and Branch Libraries have been grilled and electronic response systems have been installed at Parish Libraries and some branch libraries. Notwithstanding the measures which were implemented there have been ten incidents of break in and theft of Parish Library property over the financial year. The situation however indicated a decline when compared to previous years. Management continued to explore all options to secure further declines in burglaries and theft.
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STORES
Improvement was noted in this area however some Parish Libraries in the Network continued to experience challenges in the area of record keeping and the physical layout of the designated area. The relevant officers complied with the recommendations given by the Internal Auditors while on inspection visits and corrective measures were verified at the follow-up audits.
FIXED ASSETS
There was overall improvement in the area of fixed asset management. Some Libraries still experienced challenges especially in the area of record keeping particularly with Fixed Asset location inventories at Branch Libraries. Instances were noted where some listings were not kept current. This situation could have adverse implications for insurance in the event of loss of property. Recommendations were made for improved management of the records by the Regional Directors, Senior Librarians and Rural Development Librarians. Follow-up Internal Audit visits have established that these recommendations were being followed.
ACHIEVEMENTS
The number and significance of queries from both the Internal Auditor and the Auditor General continued to decrease. There were timely responses to queries and implementation of audit recommendations. Routine audits were concluded for the Parish Library network and are shown below:
Table 1: Schedule of Audits
Library Network Date Audited Manchester May 5 – 12, 2010 St. Mary May 10 – 18, 2010 St. James June 21 – 29, 2010 Portland June 21 – 29, 2010 St. Ann June 21 – 29, 2010 Hanover July 5 – 13, 2010 Westmoreland July 23 – 31, 2010 Trelawny September 20 – 29, 2010 St. Thomas October 26 – November 12, 2010 St. Elizabeth November 15 – December 17, 2010 Clarendon December 20, 2010 – January 11, 2011 St. Catherine January 17 – 28, 2011 Kingston & St. Andrew February 10 – March 11, 2011
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CHALLENGES
The Chief Internal Auditor resigned with instant effect on September 1, 2010. The recruitment process for a replacement began immediately subsequent to the post becoming vacant. It is expected that the appointment of the replacement will be done shortly. The Department was therefore understaffed for a great part of the year and this affected its level of output.
CONCLUSION
Despite the challenges noted above, the Internal Audit Department continued to provide a high level of professional service during the year.
The Department continues to receive the full support from management in carrying out its mandate in providing independent, effective oversight of the financial reporting process and internal controls of the organization.
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PLANNING & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Department maintained its commitment to support effective decision-making by the management in providing the relevant data on planning and research activities in accordance with the stipulated timelines during the year April 2010-March 2011.
In addition, all activities supported the achievement of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
1. PLANNING PORTFOLIO
Activities were guided by the organization’s Strategic Development Plan 2006-2011 and the Corporate Plan 2010-2013. As in previous years, the Corporate Plan’s activities were aligned to the following objectives of the Strategic Development Plan:-
To create an information literate society To have satisfied customers To achieve universal access to information and knowledge To have in place a team of well-trained, competent, high-performing and satisfied staff To have in place a well-resourced, effective and efficient organization.
Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 1 “To create an information literate society”
Initiatives formulated under this objective included “the use of facilities and resources to achieve literacy, knowledge for all and enhance cultural development and awareness” and “collaboration with workplaces, schools and churches.”
Accordingly the Corporate Headquarters together with the Parish and Branch Libraries providing island wide coverage planned and implemented a number of activities to realize the objective. Service delivery was maintained at an optimal standard.
Displays and exhibitions were mounted to initiate/heighten cultural awareness of all users. In promoting literacy and reading, activities as the summer programme, story hour sessions and “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies & Toddlers” programme were conducted.
Every effort was made to ensure financial and other support for the provision of the necessary resources – material and human – to maximize the achievement of this objective.
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Efficient management of the collection ensured availability of all library resources to library users and students and other members of the school population. In addition, outreach programmes and services, such as the National Reading Competition and training seminars for Teacher/Librarians were organized to meet the needs of communities throughout the island wide network.
Partnerships with other stakeholders were also a management vehicle to promote Information Literacy. Organizations included Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning, Jamaica Reading Association, Jamaica Society for the Blind and Library & Information Association of Jamaica.
In keeping with the organization’s focus on Early Childhood Education, programmes and services were provided, which included the development of Infant School Libraries, age-group specific information literacy and reading programmes, remedial reading programmes for schools.
In addition, the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) Information Literacy (IL) Committee met at the Corporate Headquarters on April 15, 2010 to discuss matters related to the Parish Information Literacy Committees as:
a. Composition of membership i. To increase the number of members ii. To ensure that members have the requisite skills b. Terms of Reference amended to include: i. The Parish IL Committee is a sub-committee of the Parish Library Committees ii. Item (i): To implement strategies approved by the National IL Committee to improve the IL competency level – to cover: 1. To start with the preparation of training modules and posters as assigned on generic topics for independent library use by members of the public and the school population 2. To develop tutorials to support each topic which will be used by library staff to train users. c. Training Modules/Posters i. Allocations of topics for parishes d. Proposed Workshop i. Recruitment of professional trainer to conduct the workshop e. Funding i. To seek the necessary funding for the project.
As a consequence, in July 2010 the parish libraries were instructed to appoint the respective committees, where committees were not in place, and to ensure that there were adequate numbers of members with the necessary skills set, where committees were in place. As well, they were advised of the topics for which modules and posters would be prepared.
Additional discussions were held and will continue with a view to finalize the implementation of the project in the next financial year.
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Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 2 “To have satisfied customers”
Revisions were made to the two draft instruments, for both the internal and external customer, which had been designed for the Customer Satisfaction Survey. The staff survey will be administered first and both surveys will be available on-line.
Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 3: “To achieve universal access to information and knowledge”
The organization ensured the provision of a sustainable Information Communication Technology (ICT) environment and the promotion of its use. Subsequently, plans were successfully implemented during the period under review for:
i. the provision of computers and support for all users, which include the visually challenged clients; ii. the continuing provision of free access to computers and the Internet; iii. the provision of training courses/seminars in ICT to senior citizens and school children; iv. the implementation of the Wide Area Network (WAN) - a. all 13 local area networks (LAN) have been networked with the LAN at Headquarters b. six branch libraries have also been networked with Headquarters; v. the ongoing improvement of the organization’s website to provide relevant and current information for users/stakeholders.
The WAN provided the infrastructure for the implementation of an automated library management system and other systems, which will support greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Lobbying for funding to increase computer access points continued and other ventures for funding explored.
In addition, schools continued to be sensitized to the importance of computers in their libraries. The promotion of functional school libraries continued to be reinforced in order to transition inactive and partially active libraries to active status. School libraries were visited as scheduled to provide library books and resource material and provide advice on layout and monitored to reorganize or set up the library as necessary.
Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 4: “To have in place a team of well- trained, competent, high-performing and satisfied staff”
Training and a number of other staff related initiatives were undertaken during the year. The Human Resource Management & Administration (HRM&A) Division facilitated improved customer service and improved efficiency in library operations throughout the island wide network through Customer Service In Excellence seminars and orientation programmes for new
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recruits and specialized on-the-job training as well as attendance at local conferences for permanent staff.
Social activities were organized to engender camaraderie and to build team and interpersonal skills.
Preliminary work was on-going as it related to the implementation of the Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS). It is anticipated that implementation should begin in the next financial year.
Despite the limited budgetary allocation, every effort was made to provide staff with a comfortable, safe and secure work environment to facilitate high productivity. The appointment of the Building and Maintenance Officer in the HRM&A Division in October 2010 ensured island wide site inspections of buildings and physical infrastructure and the necessary refurbishing work could be conducted.
Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 5: “To have in place a well-resourced, effective and efficient organization”
The organization met all its statutory requirements in the stated deadlines adhering to all the necessary Acts, Rules and Regulations. Meetings of the Board and the Parish Library Committees were held as scheduled.
The tenure of the Board and all its attendant committees ended on January 31, 2011. The new Board was appointed by the Minister of Education and its inaugural meeting was held on March 31, 2011 at Jamaica Library Service’s Headquarters. This Board will serve for the period 2011- 2014.
At the first Board meeting all the relevant committees were appointed including the Parish Library Committees.
To achieve greater efficiency in financial management and reporting, the conversion from Cash Based to Accrual Based Accounting is on-going.
Parish and School Libraries and other access points received their scheduled visits to monitor and provide the necessary assistance to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Staff meetings were held which provided a platform to support all employees’ involvement in the strategic direction of the organization and give a voice to their concerns and their recommendations for the organization’s growth and development.
The new Government of Jamaica Public Sector Procurement Policy, dated November 2010, and the Government of Jamaica Handbook of Public Sector Procurement Procedures, revised October 2010, were implemented as mandated on January 2, 2011 and the organization sustained its efficient management of the procurement process.
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Funding Initiatives
Funding was sought by the organization from local and international partners to support organizational development.
Access to Learning Award (ATLA)
The call for projects and the Access to Learning Award is given through The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The organization was not successful in its Application bid for the ATLA 2010, which is valued at US$1 M.
Culture Health Arts Sports & Education (CHASE) Fund
Based on additional meetings conducted, in February 2011, CHASE responded advising their willingness to support the following project subject to their terms and conditions:-
a. Development of Infant School Libraries to expand library facilities at four infant schools.
i. “Approved funds to be used only for: Expenses related to the purchase of educational resource materials, furniture and equipment for Cambridge Infant, Alley Infant, May Pen Infant and Brown’s Town Infant in the amount of J$6,064,120.00.
It is expected that a decision regarding other project proposals as set out below will be given in the new financial year:
Provision of 100 Desktop Computers to be used for public access Extension of Brown’s Town Branch Library to provide additional space to accommodate library facilities for users [to obtain assistance with the first phase of the project]. “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme to implement six similar programmes to facilitate the development of new library users as babies/toddlers and their parents would become registered members of the organization. Partial funding for the Implementation of an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). Establishment of Fairy Hill Branch Library to provide library facilities to an increasing population to that community and other adjoining communities.
The Universal Access Fund
At the end of the financial year a final decision regarding the proposal for the Provision of 400 Desktop Computers had not been made; however, it is anticipated that a response will be received in the new financial year.
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Restructuring of the Public Sector
During the period under review, Communiqué #3, dated May 2010, and Communiqué #4, dated November 10, 2010, dispatched from the Public Sector Transformation Unit (PSTU) were received in the organization and circulated island wide.
Twelve sensitization meetings were held at Headquarters and varying parish libraries. These served to update staff on the transformation of the Public Sector.
The Interdisciplinary Transformation Team (IDTT) was appointed and the first meeting held on January 31, 2011. Twenty-seven members of staff were nominated from the island wide network in keeping with the stated guidelines.
All staff members were reminded of the overall aim of the Public Sector transformation initiative, which is “to realise the vision of ‘a transformed cohesive Public Sector that is performance-based, efficient, cost effective and service-oriented.’”
Revision of the Jamaica Library Service Act
The process for the revision of the Act continued during the review period, and it is expected that the draft recommendations will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for consideration in the next financial year.
Revision of the Strategic Development Plan (SDP)
A number of projects were deferred due to financial challenges and the on-going Public Sector transformation process; however, information technology development and information literacy initiatives were undertaken in addition to other strategic activities as possible.
The document supporting the strategic planning process for the period 2006-2011 will come to an end in December 2011. Preliminary discussions regarding the planning process for the period beginning 2011 has started.
Periodic Reports
In keeping with efficient and effective organizational management and the mandate of the Public Bodies Management & Accountability Act 2001, all requisite reports were prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
Copies of the Annual Report 2009-2010 were submitted to the Ministry of Education and circulated to all other stakeholders. Copies were made available throughout the island wide Network. A copy of the Annual Report was also placed on the organization’s website.
The production of the Corporate Plan 2011-2014 was coordinated with input from all relevant stakeholders and submitted to the Ministry of Education.
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Access to Information Act
All requests made for information under the Access to Information Act were provided in the stipulated timeframe.
2. RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
Monitoring and Analyzing Overdue portfolio
The relevant spreadsheets were prepared and analyzed regarding the overdue portfolio.
The Reports on Overdues were constantly monitored over the four quarters, and status/comparison reports submitted quarterly as well as an annual report to cover the current financial year.
Evaluations
Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars – November 16, 2010 to February 24, 2011 The theme: “School Libraries: Building Literate Communities”
The effectiveness of the training was endorsed by 99% expressing the view that the seminar met/exceeded/far exceeded the stated objective; and 99.5% expressing that (a) the seminar met their personal expectation/objective; and, (b) the content of the seminar was useful/very useful/extremely useful to increasing efficiency of their job and school library.
In addition, the support areas enhanced the delivery of the training as participants expressed satisfaction with –
Practical activities 87.2% Visual aids 92.4% Handouts/seminar materials 94.7% Meals 92% Meeting Room 95.2%.
Two hundred and forty-one (241) Teacher/librarians stated that the main reason for attending the seminar was for ‘Personal growth and development’.
It was evident that the goals and objectives of the two topics presented were exceeded as participants rated the topics as the most outstanding feature of the seminar - Content and Delivery for topic 1 at 98.2% and 90.8% respectively; and Content and Delivery for topic 2 at 92.9% and 84.7% respectively.
. Motivating Students to Explore the Wonderful World of Books (Topic 1) . Enhancing Learning in the School Library through the Use of Technology (Topic 2).
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National Reading Competition – Evaluation 2009 The theme: “Read a Page at any age”
The effectiveness of the National Reading Competition (NRC) was endorsed by 100% expressing the view that the NRC (a) met/exceeded/far exceeded the stated objectives and (b) met/exceeded/far exceeded their personal expectations.
In addition, 42.9% commented that the competition was a “Good experience”; and, the supporting areas enhanced the delivery of the programme as national finalists expressed satisfaction with –
Books Read 100% Taping session 96.8% Parish play off (final) 100% Prizes 100% Written test 96.8% Transportation 96.8% Hotel accommodation 100% Finals at TV Studio 100%. Luncheon 100%
Finalists also expressed satisfaction with the assistance provided by staff (96.8%) and stated that the most outstanding feature of the competition included reading books, the studio taping/finals, and meeting new people (overall 93.5%). In addition, they considered the competition to be useful (90.3%) in that reading, writing, social and comprehension skills were improved. All finalists over all age groupings (100%) expressed enjoyment with the selection of books; and finally 96.8% stated that the gains from the competition included knowledge and experience; their vocabulary expanded; and reading more.
CONCLUSION
Overall the Department achieved its objectives in facilitating and recording organizational successes/updates in accordance with the Strategic Development Plan, which included the production of the Corporate Plan 2011-2014 and the Annual Report for 2009-2010.
The Department will continue to provide effective support to all planning and research projects to be undertaken and/or completed in the financial year 2011-2012 including:
(a) Preparation of Strategic Development Plan 2011-2016
i. Stringent monitoring of the implementation of initiatives to include:
1. Customer Satisfaction Surveys 2. Revision of the Jamaica Library Service Act
(b) Evaluation of Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars 2011-2012.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Public Relations and Marketing Department provided the necessary support for the organization to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with all stakeholders and contributed to a high level of visibility for events, programmes and services.
Initial steps were taken to further strengthen the marketing portfolio by reconvening a marketing committee. A National Reading Competition Organizing Committee with responsibility for coordinating events under the umbrella of the National Reading Competition, as well as the National Reading Fair was also reconvened.
In addition to the coordination of events and publicity from Headquarters, the department also collaborated with the parish libraries in the execution of communication, advertising and publicity campaigns.
There was a more effective approach to the coordination of activities to meet the needs of the target markets, specifically, children, teenagers and adults. This included the use of a more attractive and functional set for the taping of the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals at Television Jamaica Ltd. (TVJ) and the incorporation of innovative activities to promote reading at the National Fair such as an Adult Book Escape.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Strategic Partnerships:
The organization continued to partner with several individuals and corporations and in some cases forged new partnerships.
The financial support of several members of corporate Jamaica contributed significantly to the successful staging of the 2010 season of the National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair. The following companies were again Major Partners:
KINGSTON BOOKSHOP TELEVISION JAMAICA LTD. LIME FOUNDATION.
The following companies partnered with the organization at the Associate level:
The Gleaner Company Limited
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Jamaica National Building Society Jamaica Public Service Pearson Education.
Donations were received from Carlong Publishers; Association of Librarians in the Jamaica Library Service; The Library and Information Association of Jamaica; Facey Commodity; Jamaica Urban Transit Company; Kirk Distributors Limited; Wyndham Kingston Jamaica; First Caribbean International Bank; Burger King; Pepsi Cola Jamaica Ltd.; T.G.I. Friday’s; Juici Patties; Kool Runnings Water Park; Cool Petroleum and H.D. Hopwood and Company.
Jamaica Library Service strived to create an attractive package of entitlements commensurate with the various levels of sponsorship, mainly to create public awareness of our partners’ demonstrated commitment to national development. These entitlements ranged from the inclusion of partners’ logos/company names in mass media advertisements, souvenirs and other promotional items to complimentary television interviews and advertising spots.
Jamaica Library Service worked closely with the Alpha Infant School to coordinate an official opening of the school library on February 7, 2011 and with the Central Branch Infant School to coordinate a re-dedication function on February 17, 2011. These were two of the schools benefiting from the Jamaica Library Service Infant School Library Development Project.
As a part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations the Library and Information Association of Jamaica (LIAJA) partnered with the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) in the execution of the ‘Read to Learn-Learn to Read @ Your Library Jamaica 2010 Campaign.’ Several activities were coordinated under the campaign. An @ Your Library poster competition ran from March 19, 2010 to May 29, 2010 and a Reading Forum was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on November 3, 2010. Special elements such as the campaign’s theme were incorporated in the annual Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition and the National Reading Fair as a means of promoting the campaign. Several events on the national calendar such as Reading Week, April 18-24, 2010, Education Week, May 2-7, 2010 and Library Week, which was from October 31 to November 6, 2010, also provided a platform for both organizations to promote the campaign to stakeholders.
The Jamaica Library Service collaborated with the Rotary Clubs of Jamaica to execute the largest book donation drive in history, the ‘Rotary Race to Literacy.’ The drive was staged from May 1-8, 2010 at Emancipation Park. For its part in the project, Jamaica Library Service coordinated the counting, sorting and processing of donated material. The project which is recognized by the Guinness World Book of Records as the most books donated to charity within a week recorded a total of 657,061 books collected, 404,000 of which went to the Jamaica Library Service - the largest single recipient.
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Restaurants of Jamaica continued its initiative to assist in the creation of aesthetically pleasing spaces for children in the public libraries by creating a JLS/Chicky Reading Corner and Home Work Centre at the Greater Portmore Branch Library. Brightly painted furniture and accessories were tastefully added to enhance the functionality and attractiveness of the space. The restaurant entity also donated material to enhance the library’s collection. The Reading Corner/Homework Centre was officially opened at a ceremony on May 15, 2010 that was well supported by stakeholders.
The Jamaica Environment Trust donated two panels depicting 28 endangered species of birds endemic to Jamaica. The panels which were placed in the Junior Library, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, were unveiled on May 21, 2010 as part of the celebrations of International Biodiversity Day. The placement of the panels in the Junior Library serves to create awareness of the impact of human action on the extinction of bird species and promote national development through biodiversity.
Corporate Philanthropy:
Donations in the form of books, cash and other items were received from valued partners and presentation functions were coordinated to publicly recognize a number of the donors.
Among the donations of books received were the following:
The Caribbean Chinese Association
The Association through Mr. Vincent Chang, President of the Chinese Benevolent Association of Jamaica donated over 2,000 books which were distributed throughout the island network.
The Sandals Whitehouse Foundation
The Westmoreland Parish Library Network received over 1,500 books from the Foundation.
The Planning Institute of Jamaica
Over 500 copies of Vision 2030 - National Development Plan, Popular Version were donated to the organization by the Planning Institute of Jamaica.
Donations were not only made by corporate entities but also by several individuals including Miss Michelle Nash; Miss Beverly Phillips; Mrs. Olive Peart; Mrs. Valerie Samuels; Mrs. Charmaine Gooden-Monteith; Mr. Ossie R. Channer; Mr. Wilburt Smikle; Miss Carol Cowan; Mrs. Verna Stewart; Miss Collette Lindo; Mr. Herbert Thomas; Mr. Glenis Nembhard; Mr. Peter King; Dr. Adeniyi Bamidele; Mrs. Etta Khwaja and Dr. Christopher Tufton.
Public libraries across Jamaica received monetary donations and support in kind from several community enterprises such as Allen’s Texaco; Ambersley Supermarket; Brown and Sons
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Funeral Home; Intown Supersave Supermarket; The Kiwanis Club of St. Elizabeth; YS Falls; Manchester Cooperative Credit Union and St. Elizabeth Cooperative Credit Union.
Event Planning, Coordination and Promotion:
The organization developed a more robust event coordination and promotion machinery which resulted in a higher level of visibility and greater public participation in events.
Several events were successfully staged across the island network including the National Reading Competition and offshoot events, the National Reading Fair and the Dedication of the Joyce Robinson Hall.
National Reading Competition
The Parish Motorcades were held during July 23- August 5, 2010 and involved a parade of the Parish Champions of the respective age categories through their communities and main towns, along with a convoy of vehicles bearing Jamaica Library Service branding and branding from the Major and Associate sponsors of the competition. In some cases, town criers, public address systems and marching bands added to the excitement and visibility of the motorcades.
Family members of the champions, community members, sponsors of the competition and other well-wishers lined the streets, lauding the champions for their achievements in the competition.
The National Reading Competition Awards Luncheon was held in the Joyce Robinson Hall, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on August 25, 2010 in celebration of the Parish Champions. Each champion was recognized onstage during the programme of activities and was presented with several awards including gift baskets, trophies and prizes courtesy of sponsors.
The following persons emerged National Champions at the end of the National Quiz Finals at TVJ’s studio on August 26, 2010:
6-8 years National Champion Name: Aleigha Reynolds Age: 7 Service Point: St. Elizabeth Parish Library
9-11 years National Champion Name: Teneel Palmer Age: 11 Service Point: Portland Parish Library
12-14 years National Champion Name: Fitzroy Wickham Age: 12 Service Point: Brown’s Town Branch Library
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21 & over Adult National Champion Name: Natalie Gordon Parish: St. Catherine Service Point: Greater Portmore Branch Library
Winner with the highest marks overall: Fitzroy Wickham
The finals of the competition were aired on TVJ according to the schedule:
Junior Segment First broadcast: September 13, 2010 (5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) Repeat: September 19, 2010 (12 noon – 1:00 p.m.)
Adult Segment First broadcast: September 20, 2010 (5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) Repeat: September 26, 2010 (12 noon – 1:00 p.m.)
The prizes which the Parish and National Champions received included books, trophies, bursaries for school related expenses; trips to Caribbean destinations; weekends at local resorts; gift packages; certificates and cash.
National Reading Fair 2010
A record number of persons turned out for the National Reading Fair 2010 at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library. The goal of the event was to celebrate the champions of the National Reading Competition and promote reading using a platform of fun and entertainment. Over 1,500 persons visited the event throughout the day.
The day’s activities were chaired by radio personality, Heather Grant.
The Opening Ceremony featured remarks from the Director General, Mrs. Patricia Roberts and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Paul Lalor. Mrs. Grace McLean, Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, brought remarks and declared the Fair open.
The ‘Parade of the Champions’ featured the champions parading around the venue, supported by a stunt rider performance by Crazy Cutter and the Tivoli Gardens Drum Corp and Drill Team. The champions were recognized onstage at the end of the parade.
The programme of activities targeted children, teenagers and adults.
Activities for Children included ‘Tiny Tots Theatre’ which offered a menu of activities that included karaoke and movies; ‘Reading Vybz’ which provided an area for children and teens to engage in book related activities and ‘Fun Frenzy,’ which housed a bounce house and fun trikes. Face painting and balloon art were also offered in the ‘Fun Frenzy.’
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‘GamesVille’, which offered the use of X-box 360 and Play Station 2 electronic gaming Systems, was a hit with the teens. Another specially designed offering was Cyberville, an extension of the free access to computers and the Internet service in public libraries to a specially designed area for teens. Some teens chose to access the wireless internet from their personal computers. A ‘Teen Rap Session’ that related to reading and teenagers was coordinated by Susan Simes of the Susan Show.
The ‘Adult Book Escape’ was designed as a relaxing area for adults to indulge in a specially prepared collection of books, magazines and other reading material. The tranquil ambience was partially achieved through a carefully selected décor, which included drapes, couches and lounge chairs. The functionality of the space was greatly enhanced by reading tables, chairs and lamps.
Some visitors received makeovers and valuable beauty advice from Miss Melissa Corrie of Malibu Beauty during her presentation titled “The Glam Guide - Quick Fix Beauty Tips.” D.J. Shaw, Image Consultant, provided personal image advice to an eager audience in a presentation entitled ‘Reading Between the Eyes.’
In honour of National Family Reading Day, which was also celebrated at the National Reading Fair, several activities at the fair were specially designed for family enjoyment/involvement. These were Readings by Joan Andrea Hutchinson, Storytelling by Uncle Richard, Puppet Show with Aunty Opal, free consultations with Literacy Specialists from the Ministry of Education and the closing concert which featured D.J. Nicholas and I-Octane.
The following prizes were awarded to lucky persons who participated in the various activities:
o Burger King Meal Vouchers o Gift baskets from Kirk Distributors o Gift certificates from T.G.I. Friday’s o JUTC Smart Cards valued at $500 each o Gift boxes from Facey Commodity.
Dedication of the Joyce Robinson Hall
A dedicatory ceremony for the Joyce Robinson Hall, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, was held on August 12, 2010.
The room, a place in which to stimulate intellectual inquiry and pursue wholesome recreation was renamed by the Jamaica Library Board as part of an initiative to honour Dr. the Honourable Joyce Robinson’s landmark achievements as the first Jamaican Director of the Jamaica Library Service (from 1957 to 1973) and her consistent promotion of continuing education.
As part of the programme of activities, an 8 ft montage depicting highlights of Dr. Robinson’s tenure at the Jamaica Library Service was unveiled by Dr. Robinson and Mr. Paul Lalor, Chairman, Jamaica Library Board. The montage remains a permanent fixture in the Hall and
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serves to create awareness of Dr. Robinson’s contribution to national development through service in the field of Librarianship.
Public Education:
There was an increase in the number of exhibitions on topical issues, and this led to a greater level of awareness among Jamaicans, especially in the areas of disaster preparedness, the environment, illicit drugs, tourism and parenting.
Librarians also conducted a number of information sessions with various stakeholders such as a presentation titled “Librarianship as a Career” at Godfrey Stewart High School. The School Library Network conducted a series of Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars across the island.
Publicity:
Several publicity initiatives were undertaken during the period under review and these include:
Radio/Audio
The production and placement of a 30 second radio commercial to stimulate registration in the National Reading Competition The production and placement of a 30 second radio commercial to promote the National Reading Fair The coordination of interviews on several radio stations to create awareness of various programmes, services and events. Some of the interviews held were:
o Thelma Porter in the ‘Mild Alternative’ on Hot 102 Fm on April 21, 2010. The persons interviewed were Mrs. Annette Redway, Chairman of the National Reading Competition Committee who discussed the testing methods employed in the competition; Kamau Mahakoe, the 2009 National Champion in the 21 Years & Over Category and Jovaine Smith, 2009 National Champion in the 9-11 Years Category, who both recounted their experiences in the competition. Jovaine’s father also participated in the interview.
o Mr. Ronnie Thwaites in Independent Talk on Power 106 Fm on April 28, 2010. The Director General, Mrs. Patricia Roberts discussed the programmes of the Jamaica Library Service and placed special emphasis on the National Reading Competition.
The coordination of a radio Outside Broadcast during Catch a Fyah, hosted by Daniel Thompson on RJR 94 Fm at the National Reading Fair on November 20, 2010.
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Television
An interview between Miss Kimberlyn Williams, Public Relations and Marketing Officer and Mr. Neville Bell took place on TVJ’s Smile Jamaica to promote the National Reading Fair on November 18, 2010.
The production and placement of 30 second commercials to promote the National Reading Fair on Television Jamaica and CVM TV.
Newspaper advertisements were designed and placed to promote various events and activities such as:
o One 10 cm x 3 column advertisement of the organization/congratulatory note to the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in the IOJ’s Junior Centre Gleaner Supplement on June 14, 2010. o One 15 cm x 3 column advertisement on November 14, 2010 to promote the Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars in The Gleaner. o One 15 cm x 3 column advertisement to promote The Adult Escape at the National Reading Fair on November 14, 2010 in The Gleaner. o Three 20 cm x 3 columns advertisements to promote activities for children at the National Reading Fair in the Gleaner on November 14, 17 and 19, 2010. o Two advertisements to promote all activities at the National Reading Fair in The Gleaner on November 17 and 19, 2010. o One 15 cm x 3 column tribute to former Director of Jamaica Library Service, Dr. Leila Thomas in The Sunday Gleaner on January 9, 2011.
Flyers and posters promoting the National Reading Fair were distributed to areas frequented by members of the target markets such as primary, secondary and tertiary institutions; the Halfway Tree Transportation Centre; churches; places of business such as banks in the corporate areas; and public libraries.
Banners promoting National Reading Competition registration were also placed in all public libraries.
A number of news releases from various organizations partnering with the Jamaica Library Service were issued on a number of programmes and activities.
Internet/Social Media
A promotional web page for the National Reading Competition and National Reading Competition on the Jamaica Library Service Website (www.jls.gov.jm). The page
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provided information such as ‘About the National Reading Competition;’ ‘How to Enter;’ ‘Information for Sponsors;’ ‘Tips for Adults’ and photographs of the previous season.
A promotional page for the National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair was created on Facebook, a social networking site. The page served to promote the National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair page on the Jamaica Library Service website, stimulated and maintained interest in the competition as well as facilitated two-way interaction between members of the target markets and the Jamaica Library Service.
Community Outreach:
The organization, as part of its initiative to contribute to the development of communities, coordinated and/or participated in various outreach initiatives across the island. Such activities included the St. Ann Parish Library Network’s coordination of a small and micro enterprise fair to provide critical information mainly to school leavers, persons facing redundancy and entrepreneurs.
Fourteen (14) entities partnered in the provision of information including the Jamaica Fire Brigade; First Regional Cooperative Credit Union; Jamaica Bureau of Standards and Companies of Jamaica.
Collaborations with community organizations also continued and of worthy mention were collaboration between the Manchester Parish Library Network and the National Council of Senior Citizens in the coordination of computer training for senior citizens in the parish and also collaboration between the St. Ann Parish Library Network and the St. Ann’s Bay Improvement Association.
MARKETING
Revenue Generation:
The organization through the islandwide network continued to successfully offer a number of services to the public as part of initiatives geared towards financial independence and viability. :
In the upcoming year, greater emphasis will be placed on strengthening and promoting these service offerings as well as solving other challenges related to the generation of much needed funding assistance, such as the underutilization of the Cecil Charlton Hall and the inadequacy of its parking facilities.
Emphasis will also be placed on the incorporation of more dynamic branding material in marketing communication activities.
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Use of Library Spaces:
Use of library spaces was granted to several entities including the Ministry of Education; Optimist Club of St. Ann’s Bay; St. Ann’s Bay Citizen Association; Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals; the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, National Environmental Planning Association, Bank of Nova Scotia as well as several individuals upon request.
CHALLENGES
The department recognized the need for additional training in Graphic Design and Multimedia Techniques to enhance productivity, as well as the need for additional technical support within the Department. The need for upgraded video and still camera equipment to enhance production was also noted.
CONCLUSION
For the period under review the Public Relations and Marketing Department has been relatively successful in sensitizing the public about the events, programmes and services of the organization and has seen results through increased support following promotion of special events in the Network’s calendar.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix PLN 001
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 2010 – MARCH 2011
REGION I
Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library (KSAPL)
Public Education
2010
April 1-30 World Water Day exhibition mounted under the theme "Water - Essential for Life”- Parish Library
April 1-30 Easter exhibition mounted under the theme “Easter - A Holy Time" - Parish Library, Stony Hill Branch Library
April 1-30 Easter- (display) theme “Wish for a Happy Easter from the Stony Hill Branch Library” - Stony Hill Branch Library
April 2-30 National Autism Awareness Month Exhibition mounted under the theme “Creating Awareness about Autism” - Parish Library
April 12 World Malaria Day Exhibition mounted under the theme - “Counting Malaria Out” - Parish Library
April 18-24 Reading Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Bridge to Success” - Parish Library
April 23 World Book & Copyright Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Literacy is Freedom” - Parish Library
April 23-30 Intellectual Property Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Let’s Innovate & Create for a Wealthy Jamaica” - Parish Library
April 28 An exhibition in recognition of International Firefighters day entitled “International Firefighters Day”- Parish Library
May 1 - 31 An exhibition in recognition of Mother’s Day entitled “Mother’s Day” – Parish Library
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2010
May 2-8 Education week exhibition mounted under the theme “Creative Partnerships, Sustaining Opportunities for National Development” – Parish Library
May 2 An exhibition entitled “Online Social Networking “What You Should Know”- Parish Library
May 4 Read Across Jamaica Day exhibition mounted under the theme Creative Partnerships, Sustaining Opportunities for National Development”- Parish Library
May 18 Jamaica Library Service exhibition entitled “What We Do” - Parish Library
May 20 World Literacy Day exhibition entitled “My Mind is an Open Book”- Parish Library
May 20 National Reading Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Readers Today – Leaders Tomorrow”- Parish Library
May 23 Labour Day exhibition mounted under the theme “A Day for Rebuilding”- Parish Library
May 1 - 31 World Laughter Day exhibition entitled "Importance of Laughter” - Parish Library
May 1-31 Child Month exhibition entitled “All I want is a chance to grow up.” - Parish Library
June 1-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition mounted entitled: “Hurricane- Be in the Know… Don’t just go with the flow”- Shortwood Branch Library
June 1-30 Road Safety Month exhibition entitled “Be a good road model to a child” –Parish Library
June 1 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Landslides – Learn about landslide in the event your land slides” - Shortwood Branch Library
June 7 World Blood Donor Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating the Gift of Blood”- Parish Library
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2010
June 26 CARICOM Day exhibition entitled “The Importance of CARICOM on the Road to Integration”- Parish Library
June 11- July 11 FIFA World Cup of Football exhibition entitled “FIFA World Cup"- Parish Library
June 1-30 Father’s Day Exhibition entitled “Father’s Day” - Parish Library
June 1-30 An exhibition in recognition of local authors was mounted under the theme “Taking a look at our local authors" - Parish Library
July 8 World Population Day exhibition entitled “Everyone Counts”- Parish Library
September 8 International World Literacy Day exhibition entitled “The Power of Women’s Literacy”- Parish Library
September 21 International Day of Peace exhibition entitled “Youth for Peace and Development”- Parish Library
October 1-30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Breast Cancer Awareness” - Parish Library, Port Royal
October 16 National Heritage Day exhibition entitled “Jamaica’s Heritage” - Tivoli Gardens, Harbour View, Higholborn Street, Mavis Bank, Parks Road, and Port Royal
October 16 Cholera Epidemic exhibition entitled “Cholera Beware” - Parish Library
October 16-31 National Heritage Day exhibition entitled “The Role of Women in Caribbean Culture” - Parish Library
October 21 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” - Harbour View, Mavis Bank and Parks Road
November 1-30 Parent’s Month exhibition entitled “Parenting the right Way, Read, Talk, Play with Your Child” - Parish Library, Tivoli Gardens, Harbour View, Higholborn Street and Mavis Bank
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2010
November 1-30 An exhibition in recognition of the Cholera outbreak was mounted under the theme “Cholera Alert: get the Facts are you prepared” - Stony Hill Branch
November 1-30 Drug Abuse Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Stop and think Drugs not the link”- Parish Library
November 2 An exhibition in memorial of the death of international Reggae icon Gregory Isaacs entitled “Gregory Isaacs, the Cool Ruler” - Parish Library, Harbour View
November 3-30 Youth Month exhibition mounted under the theme– “Jamaica Youth Organizing and integrating for future development” - Mavis Bank
November 10 An exhibition entitled “Electricity in Jamaica, the Shocking History”- Parish Library
November 14 World Diabetes Day exhibition entitled “Diabetes Education and Prevention” - Harbour View
November 17 World Geographical Information Systems Day exhibition entitled “The Development of Geographical information Systems in Jamaica” - Parish Library
November 20 An exhibition in recognition of World Copyright Day mounted under the theme “Copyright” - Parish Library
November 20 Universal Children’s Day exhibition entitled “Children first” - Parish Library
December 1 Christmas and New Year’s exhibition entitled “Have a Blessed Christmas! Seasons Greetings” - Parish Library
December 2 World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights” - Parish Library, Harbour View and Mavis Bank Branch Libraries
December 15 Christmas Holidays exhibition entitled “Christmas Traditions”- Harbour View, Higholborn Street, Mavis Bank, Parks Road and Port Royal Branch Libraries
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2011
January 1-31 Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake strikes … Be Bold; Drop Cover Hold” - Parish Library and Higholborn Street Branch Library
January 2 Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Climate Change and You” - Stony Hill Branch Library
January 2 New Year’s Day exhibition entitled “Seasons Greetings” - Parish Library
January 3 An exhibition entitled “Why should we read?” - Shortwood Branch Library
January 4 An exhibition in recognition of New Year’s Day entitled “New Years around the World”- Harbour View Branch Library
January 15 – 19 Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition mounted under the theme “The History of Earthquakes”- Harbour View Branch Library
January 18 An exhibition in recognition of the Chinese New Year entitled “Year of the Rabbit” - Harbour View Branch Library
January 24- 30 World Leprosy Week exhibition entitled “Together Prevent Disabilities Caused by Leprosy” - Parish Library
January 30 World Leprosy Day exhibition entitled “Reducing the Burden of Leprosy” - Parish Library
February 1-28 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Black, My Story” - Stony Hill Branch Library
February 2-28 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Recognizing our outstanding Jamaicans in Literature Music and Medicine” – Harbour View Branch Library
February 4-28 World Cancer Month exhibition entitled “Cancer can be prevented” - Parish Library
February 1-28 Black History Month exhibition entitled “The Struggle for a people – Continuity and Change” - Parish Library
February 6-12 Bob Marley Week exhibition entitled “Release the Lion”- Parish Library
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February 6 Bob Marley’s Birthday Exhibition entitled “Black Man’s Redemption” - Parish Library
February 10 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage” - All Service Points
February 14-17 Black History Month Reading Session of folktales and singing at Elletson Road, Alpha Infant, Alpha Primary, Jamaica House Basic and St Michael Basic School respectively under the theme “The Struggle for a People –Continuity and Change” - Parish Library
February 15 Valentines Day exhibition entitled “Universal Love as it relates to Children” - Harbour View Branch Library
February 15 An exhibition mounted in recognition of the social issue of skin bleaching under the theme “The Skin Bleaching Phenomenon” - Harbour View Branch Library
February 21 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage” - Harbour View and Stony Hill Branch Libraries
February 25- 30 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Jamaicans in Black History Break Free from the Chains” - Stony Hill Branch Library
March 2 World Water Day exhibition entitled “Water for Cities” - Harbour View Branch Library
March 8 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Equal Access to Education, Training and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women” - Parish Library
March 15 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Consumers for Fair Financial Services” - Parish Library
March 29 Easter exhibition entitled “Reflections on Easter” -Parish Library
Networking with other Agencies and Community Groups
2010
August 16-18 Optimist Club International 30th Anniversary
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2010
August 25 United States Embassy Film Series of Great American Musicals – “Stormy Weather.” - Parish Library
September 1 United States Embassy Film Series Great American Musicals “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” - Parish Library
September 8 United States Embassy Film Series Great American Musicals “South Pacific” - Parish Library
September 6-10 An exhibition mounted in recognition of Physiotherapy Week in association with the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association - Parish Library
September 15 United States Embassy Film Series Great American Musicals “Porgy and Bess” - Parish Library
September 16 The National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) mounted an exhibition entitled “International Ozone Day” - Parish Library
September 22 United States Embassy Film Series Great American Meeting – “Grease”- Parish Library
September 27-28 National Council for Senior Citizens mounted a display on Art and Craft in recognition of Senior Citizens Week - Parish Library
October 4 National Council for Senior Citizens Introductory Computer Training Classes - Parish Library
October 6 Lions Club of Downtown Kingston - Poster Competition
October 21 Mrs. Corine Kiddoe Book Launch “The Life of Cedric Titus”- Parish Library
November 1-5 Department of Local Government Display “Local Government Month” - Parish Library
November 10 Veronica Carnegie Book Launch “Leaving Home” - Parish Library
November Jamaica Association of Secretaries Workshop - Parish Library
November 25 Jamaica Midlife Health Society Public Lecture - Parish Library
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2010
November 26 Library and Information Association of Jamaica Reading Symposium - Parish Library
December 10 Michael Manley Foundation - 9th Annual Michael Manley Lecture - Parish Library
December 18 Break Free Productions Book Launch “On Broken Wings” - Parish Library
2011
February 2 National Environment &Planning Agency World Wetland Day exhibition under the theme “There is wealth in Wetland diversity - Don’t Lose it” - Parish Library
February 7 Heart Trust NTA Workshop on Career Development Public Forum
March 26 Jamaica Association of Secretaries Workshop
Promotional Activities 2010
April – August National Reading Competition -“Learn to Read. Read to Learn @ Your Library” – All Service Points
June 19 & 20 Mobile Library exhibition at “Summer Reading Camp” held at Clan Carthy Primary School entitled “Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library: what we do”
July 12 -30 Summer Programme held at all service points “Learn to Read. Read to Learn @ Your Library”
August 25 National Reading Competition Awards Luncheon held in the Joyce Robinson Hall
August 22 Mobile Library exhibition entitled “Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library: what we do” mounted at “LIME School Aid” at Jamworld Entertainment Centre Portmore
September 25 “Library Talk” given by Librarian in charge of the Shortwood Branch Library, at the Stella Marris Foundation during their Orientation Programme.
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2010
September 25 Mobile Library exhibition entitled “Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library: what we do” at “Miss Lou Birthday Celebration” held at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre.
November 20 National Reading Fair 2010 - Parish Library
2011
March 18 Exhibition mounted entitled “Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library: what we do” at the Mona High School in association with St. Andrew 4H Club Advisory Council and Leaders Association for the 4H Achievement day Celebrations
Events Hosted 2010
April Wi Likkle but Wi Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers Programme
April 7-8 Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library Display entitled “Energizing your Teaching through Innovative Strategies”- St Joseph’s Teachers College symposium
August 12 JLS Official Opening of the Joyce Robinson Hall
2011
January 25 Public Lecture – GSAT Workshop - Harbour View Branch Library
February 26 Black History Month Reading Competition entitled “Today a Reader tomorrow a Leader: Youth Read for Empowerment at Your Library”- Harbour View Branch Library
St. Catherine
Promotional Activities 2010
April 1-6 Exhibition entitled “Traditions of Easter” mounted at all service points
April 4 Story Hour Session Bog Walk Branch Library
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2010
April 10 Story Hour Session Riversdale Branch Library
April 19-24 Reading Week “Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ Your Library” - All service points
April 19 Class Visit from Bybrook Basic School - Bog Walk Branch Library
April 19 Reading Session visits to Ascot Primary School - Greater Portmore Branch Library, Dela-Vaga City Basic School - Parish Library, Truth Tabernacle Early Childhood Development Centre – Waterford Branch Library and Creative Arts Early Childhood Development Centre - Old Harbour Branch Library
April 20 Class Visit from Jew Pen Basic School - Bog Walk Branch Library
April 20 Visits to the Rainbow Children’s Academy - Waterford Branch Library, Bridgeport Teen Centre Foundation - Bridgeport Branch Library
April 21 Visits to Spanish Town Infant School - Parish Library. Brakestra Learning Centre - Old Harbour Branch Library Waterford Infant School - Waterford Branch Library, Mount Olivet Basic School - Riversdale Library, Greater Portmore Primary School - Greater Portmore Branch Library, Bridgeport Infant - Bridgeport Branch Library and Kitson Town All – Age School – Kitson Town Branch Library
April 22 Class Visit from Zion Hill Basic School - Bog Walk Branch Library
April 22 Visit to Linstead Primary and Junior High - Linstead Branch Library
April 23 Story Hour Session - Bog Walk Branch Library
April 24 Story Hour Session -Riversdale Branch Library
April 23-27 Exhibition mounted on International World Book and Copyright Day at all service points
April 29 Visit to Bridgeport Primary School, Greater Portmore Branch Library
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2010
May 1 – 31 Exhibition mounted for Child Month - all service points
May 4 Exhibition mounted for Teacher’s Day - all service points
May 8 - 10 Exhibition mounted for Mother’s Day - all service points
May 10-14 Exhibition mounted for International Book Week - all service points
May 15 JLS/KFC Chicky Home Work Corner- Official Opening - Greater Portmore Branch Library
May 21 Visit to Greater Portmore Primary School -Greater Portmore Branch Library
May 29 Story Hour Session - Riversdale Branch Library
June 1 Exhibition on hurricane tips entitled “Are You Prepared” mounted at all service points
June 1-30 Exhibition mounted on Road Safety Tips - Bog Walk Branch Library
June 12 Story Hour Session - Riversdale Branch Library
June 17-21 Exhibition mounted for Father’s Day entitled “Father, Our Protector, Our Provider” - Bog Walk Branch Library
June 26 -30 Exhibition mounted on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking - Parish Library
July 12-30 Summer Programme -“Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ your Library” - all service points
July 2 Reading Competition Playoff - Parish Library Network
July 4-10 Exhibition mounted on The Rt. Hon. Norman Washington Manley - Bog Walk and Linstead Branch Libraries
July 4 Exhibition mounted on Caricom Day - Bog Walk and Linstead Branch Libraries
July 29 Reading Competition Motorcade -Parish Library Network
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July 30 Closing Ceremony for Summer Fun - Parish Library Network
July 31 Exhibition mounted on Emancipation Day - all service points
August 5-31 Exhibition mounted on Independence Day - all service points
August 17-27 Exhibition mounted on “The Rt. Hon. Marcus Garvey” - Greater Portmore, Guys Hill, Bog Walk and Linstead
September 4-12 Exhibition mounted for Physiotherapy Week - Parish Library
September 8 International Literacy Day Motivational Talk - Spanish Town Women’s Centre and Y.W.C.A. - Parish Library
September 8-30 Exhibition International Literacy Day entitled “The Power of Women’s Literacy” mounted at all service points
August 12 Exhibition mounted on International Youth Day -Waterford Branch Library
August 13 Exhibition entitled “Back to School and You” mounted at the Parish Library
August 15-23 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Athletes” - Bog Walk Branch Library
August 18 Exhibition entitled “Back to School Tips” - Bridgeport Branch Library
August 17 Exhibition entitled “Marcus Garvey” - Bog Walk Branch Library
August 18 Exhibition entitled “Life and Times of Marcus Garvey” - Parish Library
August 25 Exhibition entitled “International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Championship” - Parish Library
September 2 Exhibition entitled “Life and Times of Louise Bennett” - Parish Library and Linstead Branch Library
September 7 Visit to Hellshire Park Basic School - Hellshire Park Branch Library
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September 8 Exhibition entitled “International Literacy Day” - Parish Library and Bog Walk Branch Library
September 16 Story Hour Session -Hellshire Park Branch Library
September 16 Exhibition entitled “Trevor Rhone” -Hellshire Park Branch Library
October 1-31 Exhibition entitled “I believe in Jamaica: Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage” at all service points.
October 1-31 Exhibition entitled “Breast Cancer Awareness” mounted at Parish Library and Bog Walk Branch Library
October 5 -31 Exhibition entitled “International Teachers Day” mounted at the Parish Library and Guys Hill Branch Library
October 7 Heritage Day Forum entitled “The impact of Women on Caribbean Culture”. Panelists were Mrs. Jennifer Williams and Mrs. Sharon Robinson from the Bureau of Women’s Affairs and the guest speaker was Miss Maureen Campbell, Education Officer and Cultural Activist from the Ministry of Education - Parish Library
October 7 Class Visit from Hellshire Park Basic School - Hellshire Park Branch Library
October 8 Story Hour Session - Bog Walk Branch Library
October 8 Class Visit from Free Town Primary - Old Harbour Branch Library
October 14 Class visit from Bright Sparks Preparatory School - Bridgeport Branch Library
October 19 Story Hour Session - Old Harbour Branch Library
October 26-31 Exhibition mounted on Gregory Isaacs entitled “Gregory Isaacs Immortal even in Death”- Parish Library and Greater Portmore Branch Library
October 26-31 Exhibition mounted on Gregory Isaacs Musical Selection entitled “Ultimate Collection and Night Nurse” - Parish Library
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October 28 Participated in St. Catherine Annual Senior Citizens Awards Ceremony - Parish Library
November 1-30 Exhibition mounted on Parenting entitled “Parent the right Way: Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” - all service points
November 5-30 Exhibition entitled “Drug Awareness” - Bog Walk Branch Library
November 12 Story Hour Session - Bog Walk Branch Library
November 13 Exhibition mounted on World Diabetes Day - Bog Walk and Linstead Branch Libraries
November 16 Class visit from El Shaddhai Preparatory School - Greater Portmore Branch Library
November 17 -20 Co-hosted Art Exhibition with St. Catherine Foundation - Parish Library
November 18 Parent Month Rap Session at Spanish Town Women’s Centre - Parish Library
November 22 Story Hour Session - Parish Library
November 24 Participated in Portmore Community College Old Harbour Campus Annual Exposition - Old Harbour Branch Library
November 24 Parenting Forum entitled “Parent the right Way: Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” - Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Kiwanis Club of Linstead - Parish Library
November 24 Rap Session, Hellshire Park Branch Library
November 25 Participated in Greater Portmore Primary Exposition - Greater Portmore Branch Library
November 26 Participated in Rio Cobre Juvenile Delinquency Centre C.X.C. Awards Ceremony - Parish Library
November 27 Visit to the Windsor School of Special Education – Parish Library
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November 29- December 4 Co-hosted NEPA Exhibition on World Wetland Day - Parish Library
November 29 Co-hosted Windsor School of Special Education Disabilities
December 4 Awareness Week Exhibition entitled “Keeping the Promise, Maintaining Disability in the Millennium Development Goals Towards 2015 and Beyond” - Greater Portmore Branch Library.
December 1-31 Exhibition entitled “World AIDS Day” - all service points.
December 2 Public Lecture entitled “Obeah and Spiritualism” conducted by Representatives from African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica, Presentation by Dr. Steave Weaver from the University of the West Indies School of Nursing - Parish Library.
December 3 Readers and Writers Club Session - Parish Library
December 10 Exhibition mounted on Human’s Rights Day - Linstead Branch Library
December 9-31 Exhibition mounted on Christmas Traditions - all service points
2011
January 9-31 Exhibition mounted on Earthquake Awareness entitled “When an Earthquake strikes be Bold. Drop, Cover, Hold” - all service points
January 13, 25, 27 Three Story Hour Sessions - Parish Library
January 23 Class visit from St. Johns Primary School - Parish Library
January 28 Exhibition entitled “Librarianship as a Career” - Parish Library
February 1 Visit to Waterford Infant School, Power Point presentation entitled “Librarianship as a Career”- Parish Library.
February 2, 22 Visits from Spanish Town Peace and Justice Centre - Parish Library
February 3-28 Exhibition on Black History Month/Reggae Month entitled “FROM DI ROOT… TO THE WORLD” mounted at all service points
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February 7, 21 Story Hour Sessions - Kitson Town Branch Library
February 8 Visit to Bridgeport Basic School - Bridgeport Branch Library
February 8 Story Hour Session - Old Harbour Branch Library
February 8 Story Hour Session - Hellshire Park Branch Library
February 8 Visit to Portmore Teen Centre - Greater Portmore Branch Library.
February 9, 17, 28 Story Hour Sessions - Parish Library
February 10-16 Exhibition in celebration of Safe Sex Week - Parish Library and Bog Walk Branch Library
February 14 Exhibition in celebration of Valentine’s Day - Parish Library
February 15 Class visit from Guanoboa Vale All Age - Parish Library
February 28 Class visit from Garden Hill Primary and Junior High - Point Hill Branch Library
February 25 Class visit from Bright Spark Learning Centre - Bridgeport Branch Library
February 25-28 Exhibition on Jamaica Day entitled “Celebrating Jamaica Feasting on our Heritage”- all service points.
February 28 Class visit from Philmarz Kids Centre - Parish Library
February 28 Class visit from Belmont Park Primary - Waterford Branch Library
March 1 Exhibition entitled “PALS” - Bog Walk Branch Library
March 7 Story Hour Session - Parish Library
March 8, 23 Class visits from St Catherine Primary - Parish Library
March 8-23 Exhibition in celebration of International Women’s Day - Parish Library, Guys Hill and Bog Walk Branch Libraries
March 15 Visit to Gregory Park Primary School - Greater Portmore Branch Library
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March 16 Visit to El Shaddhai Preparatory School - Greater Portmore Branch Library
March 17 Exhibition entitled “Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition” - All service points
March 17 Exhibition entitled “Importance of Reading”- Friendship Primary for 4-H Achievement Day -Parish Library
March 18 Visit to Independence City Primary School - Greater Portmore Branch Library
March 25 Story Hour Session - Point Hill Branch Library
REGION II
St. James
Public Education 2010
April 19 – 27 National Reading Week exhibition entitled “Literacy: Bridge To Success” - all service points.
April 23 – 30 World Book & Copyright Day exhibition - all service points.
April 26 – 30 Reading Week exhibition entitled “Read, Recite, Encourage” - Parish Library.
April 30 Read Across Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Read, Recite, Encourage”- Parish Library.
May 1 – 2 St. James Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show exhibition Entitled “May Unleashes spring” - Parish Library
May 1 - 31 Child Month exhibition entitled “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up” - all service points.
May 2 - 8 National Education Week exhibition entitled “Creative Partnership Sustaining Opportunities for National Development” - Parish Library.
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June 1 - 30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Be in the Know Don’t Just go With the Flow” - all service points.
June 9 The Caribbean Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Road Show exhibition entitled “Harnessing the Power of Innovation, the Engine for ICT Enabled Development”- Parish Library.
August 1- 6 Emancipation & Independence exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica” - all service points.
September 7 – 14 Miss Lou’s Birthday celebration exhibition entitled “Labrish Wid Miss Lou” - Parish Library.
October 1-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Early Detection: Your Best Defence in the Fight Against Breast Cancer” – all service points.
October 10-18 Heritage Week exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica…Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage” - all service points.
November 1-30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” - all service points.
November 25 - 29 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Exhibition entitled “Changing Culture to End Violence Against Women” - Parish Library.
December 1 – 9 International World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights” - all service points.
2011
January 9 - 15 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes: Be Bold, Drop, Cover Hold” - all service points.
February 1 – 28 Reggae Month exhibition entitled “From Di Root…To The World” - all service points.
February 25 – 28 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on our Heritage” - Parish Library.
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March 8 -11 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Education & Training: Decent Work for Women” – Parish Library.
March 9 – 14 Commonwealth Day exhibition entitled “Women as Agents of Change” – Maroon Town and Springfield.
March 22 – 26 World Water day exhibition entitled “Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge” – Cambridge Branch Library.
Promotional Activities
2010
April 20 Visit to Robin Nest Children’s Home to read stories and participate in Art & Craft activities - Parish Library.
April 21 Visit to the Cornwall Regional Hospital Children’s Ward - Parish Library.
April 22 Exhibition mounted and displayed at the Spot Valley High School entitled “Librarianship as a Profession” - Parish Library.
April 23 Meet the Author Day with Billy Elm - author of “Delroy in the Marog Kingdom” - Parish Library.
July 19 - 30 Summer Programme exhibition entitled “Read to Learn, Learn to Read at Your Library” – all service points.
July 29 St. James Parish Library Network National Reading Competition Parish Motorcade.
September 16 Visit and Library Tour by 200 students from the Howard Cooke Primary School - Parish Library.
November 11 Visit to the Sudbury Basic School to read stories and participate in Art & Craft activities - Parish Library.
November 12 St. James Parish Library collaborated with the Read Across Jamaica Foundation to host a Family Literacy Workshop entitled “Community Building for a Literate Future”.
November 12 Read Across Jamaica Foundation conducted story hour session - Parish Library.
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November 17 Visit to the Chetwood Memorial Primary to read stories and participate in Art & Craft activities - Parish Library. . November 24 Visit to Cambridge Infant School to conduct a presentation and set up exhibition and book display on Parenting - Parish Library.
November 24 Book Talk held at Mt. Salem Primary and Junior High - Mt. Salem Branch Library.
November 30 Visit and Library Tour from the Somerton Primary and Infant School - Parish Library.
December 21 End of year story hour treat held at the Parish Library. Activities included story telling, art & craft and Bounce-About.
2011
February 11 Visit to the Chubby Cheeks Pre-school to conduct story hour session - Parish Library.
February 11 Story hour session conducted at the Parish Library the Ministry of Education, Region 4 participated in reading to the children and other activities included find-a-word puzzle and colouring.
February 17 Visit of 15 students from Blossom Gardens Children’s Home Parish Library. . March 3, 7 Visits and Library Tour from the Irwin Primary - Parish Library.
Networking with other Agencies
2010
July 29 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) launch of the Emancipation/Independence exhibition - Parish Library.
July 29 – August 10 St. James Parish Library collaborated with the JCDC to mount their Emancipation/Independence exhibition: Theme: “I Believe in Jamaica”.
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August 1- 6 St. James Parish Library collaborated with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the Institute of Jamaica for a celebration in honour of the late cultural icon Mrs. Louise Bennett Coverley. An exhibition was mounted and displayed at the Civic Centre.
September 20 – October 1 National Environmental Planning Agency (NEPA) mounted and displayed an exhibition at the Parish Library entitled “International Year of Biodiversity”.
2011
February 24 - March 16 Exhibition mounted by the Institute of Jamaica on the 2009 Musgrave Awardees and displayed at the St. James Parish Library.
March 9 An exhibition in recognition of Ash Wednesday mounted and displayed at the Mt. Salem Branch Library.
March 15 – 21 St. James Parish Library collaborated with the Consumer Affairs Commission to mount their World Consumer Rights Day Exhibition entitled “Consumers for Fair Financial Services” - Parish Library and Mt. Salem Branch Library.
March 19 – 31 The Jamaica Creative Writing 2010 exhibition mounted by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and displayed at the Parish Library under the theme “Words of Fire”.
March 22 JCDC Launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing 2010 Exhibition – Parish Library.
Hanover
Public Education
2010
April 7-9 World Health Day Exhibition - Parish Library
April 9-30 Cancer Awareness Month Exhibition - Parish Library
April 16-30 Cancer Awareness Month Exhibition - Chester Castle Branch Library
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2010
April 22-30 Reading Week Exhibition entitled “Literacy: A Bridge to Success”-Parish Library and Green Island Branch Library
May 1-31 Child Month Exhibition- entitled “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up”- Parish Library, Hopewell, Pondside, Green Island and Chester Castle Branch Libraries
May 19 & 26 Peer Counselling sessions by Miss Denise Lewin of Ministry of Health-STI Unit entitled “Abstinence”- Green Island Branch Library
June 11-30 Disaster Preparedness Month Exhibition entitled “Be in the Know…Don’t Just Go with the Flow”- Parish Library, Hopewell, Pondside and Jericho Branch Libraries
July 16 Talk by Reading Specialist Kayla Clarke during Summer Programme highlighting the importance of reading - Parish Library
July 19 Talk by Corporal Nadine Murray of the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) during Summer Programme- Parish Library
July 28-August 30 Emancipation and Independence Exhibition entitled “From Emancipation to Independence 1962, We have come a Far Way”- Green Island Branch Library
September 7 Book Display mounted in celebration of the birthday of the Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverly - Chester Castle Branch Library
September 8-15 International Literacy Day Exhibition entitled “The Power of Women’s Literacy” - Parish Library and Chester Castle Branch Library
September 9 School visit to Rhodes Hall High. A talk entitled “The Power of Women’s Literacy” given to an all girls class on the importance of literacy to women - Parish Library
September 15-30 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Exhibition - Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries
October 13-30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Exhibition entitled “Protect Our Women, Fight Breast Cancer” –Parish Library and Green Island Branch Library
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October 13-22 Heritage Week Exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica … Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage”- Parish Library, Hopewell, Chester Castle, Jericho and Askenish Branch Libraries
October 23-30 Fire Safety Awareness Week Exhibition entitled “Partnering with Communities for Fire Safety” - Parish Library, Hopewell, Chester Castle, Jericho and Askenish Branch Libraries
November 9-16 Diabetes Week Exhibition entitled “Let’s take Control of Diabetes Now”- Parish Library and Jericho Branch Library
November 9-30 Parent Month Exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way- Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday”- Parish Library, Hopewell, Chester Castle, Pondside and Askenish Branch Libraries
November 10 Lecture on Diabetes entitled “Let’s take Control of Diabetes Now” by Dr. HlaTunOo - Jericho Branch Library
November 10-30 Drug Awareness Month Exhibition entitled “Stop and Think, Drugs not the Link”- Parish Library and Green Island Branch Library
November 17 Talk entitled “Stop and Think-Drugs not the Link” by the National Council on Drug Abuse - Green Island Branch Library
November 24 Talk by Miss Susan Brown of the National Council on Drug Abuse entitled “Stop and Think-Drugs not the Link”- Parish Library
December 6 A Lecture and PowerPoint presentation on Cholera by the Hanover Health Department entitled “Prevention and Treatment” for the benefit of the staff of the Parish Library
December 6-30 Display of books about Christmas - Parish Library
December 3-13 World AIDS Day Exhibition entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights”- Parish Library, Green Island, Hopewell, Jericho and Askenish Branch Libraries
2011
January 3-28 Earthquake Awareness Week Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes… Be Bold! Drop, Cover, Hold” – Parish Library and Green Island, Askenish, Jericho, Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries
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2011
January 15 Book display mounted to celebrate Martin Luther King’s Birthday- Green Island Branch Library
February 1-24 Display mounted to recognize some great Black achievers - Jericho Branch Library
February 4-26 Heart Month Exhibition entitled “The Truth About Salt”- Parish Library and Pondside Branch Library
February 5-9 Display mounted to celebrate Bob Marley’s 66th Birthday entitled “Memoirs of Bob Marley”- Green Island and Pondside Branch Libraries
February 7-28 Book display mounted in celebration of Black History Month - Green Island and Askenish Branch Libraries
February 21-28 Reggae Month Exhibition entitled “From Di Roots to Di World”- Hopewell Branch Library
February 23-28 Display mounted to celebrate Sir Alexander Bustamante’s Birthday - Green Island and Chester Castle Branch Libraries
February 24 Jamaica Day Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage”- Parish Library
February 28 Heart Month Lecture by Nurse Lorraine Allen. An Exhibition also mounted entitled “The Truth about Salt”- Jericho Branch Library
March 8-18 Book Display mounted in celebration of International Women’s Day entitled “Equal Access to Education, Training and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women” - Parish Library and Hopewell Branch Library
March 22-April 8 Musgrave Awards Exhibition highlighted 2009 Musgrave Awardees - Parish Library
Promotional Activities
2010
April 19 Reading Week visit to March Town Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Preparatory School - Parish Library
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2010
April 19 Reading Week - visits to Pondside Basic School, Claremont Basic School and Chester Castle Basic School - Pondside, Jericho ad Chester Castle Branch Libraries
April 20 Reading Week visits to Lucea Christian Fellowship Basic School and Mt. Peace Basic School to read to the children - Parish Library
April 20 Students from Hopewell Deliverance Centre Basic School visited Hopewell Branch Library to celebrate Reading Week. A presentation about Road Safety done by Constables Grant and Brady and story read to students.
April 20 Students from Claremont All Age School visited Jericho Branch Library in celebration of Reading Week. Stories read to students.
April 21 Special Weeny Wednesday session held at the Parish Library in celebration of Reading Week with Lucea Infant School. Reading done by a Committee member.
April 21 Armchair travel to Australia done by five (5) Australian Nationals - Parish Library
April 21 Visits to Young’s Pre-School and Day Care and Esher Basic School as part of Reading Week activities - Parish Library
April 21 Class visit made to Jericho Branch Library by Jericho Basic School in celebration of Reading Week.
April 21 Special Weeny Wednesday session done with 14 kindergarten students of the Chester Castle Basic School at Chester Castle Branch Library
April 22 Visit made to Lucea New Testament Church of God Basic School in celebration of Reading Week - Parish Library.
April 22 Visit by 41 students from Grades 1 and 6 at Green Island Primary School to the Green Island Branch Library as part of their Reading Week activities.
May 5 A talk on the topic entitled “Children: Let them Enjoy their Childhood” was done at the New Testament Church of God, Lucea. A book and toy display also mounted.
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2010
May 5 Weeny Wednesday session held with Chester Castle Basic School students - Chester Castle Branch Library
May 12 Weeny Wednesday session held with Mt. Peace Basic School Students - Parish Library
May 28 Visit made to Lucea Primary School to participate in the school’s ‘Boys Day’ activities entitled “Reading makes a full Man”
June 2 Literacy Display taken to the Llandilo School of Special Education – Lucea Unit (Formerly School of Hope) to support their Open Day- Parish Library
June 9, 16 Weeny Wednesday sessions held with Chester Castle Basic School- Chester Castle Branch Library
July 19 A “Meet the Author” session done by Mr. Ricky Riggon, who spoke to the 9-14 age group during Summer Programme at the Parish Library
July 21 A talk entitled “Reading with a Rotarian” done by Rotarian Dominica Pradere during Summer Programme - Parish Library
July 28 & 29 The Mobile Library visited the St. Simon Community to host a two-day Summer Programme - Parish Library
July 30 Annual Reading Competition Motorcade.
October 30 Class visit made by Grade 1B students of Green Island Primary School - Green Island Branch Library
November 22 Class visit made to Hopewell Branch Library by students and Teachers from Hopewell High School.
November 24 Stories read and a talk by Senior Librarian at a function on Parenting at Cave Valley All Age - Parish Library
November 25 Parents’ Month function entitled “Parent the Right Way- Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday”- Parish Library
December 8 Special Christmas Weeny Wednesday activity - held with students of the Pondside Basic School - Pondside Branch Library
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2011
January 6 Class visit made by 10 students from Watford Hill All-Age School - Hopewell Branch Library
January 12 Weeny Wednesday activities held with 14 students from Chester Castle Basic School - Chester Castle Branch Library
January 27 Weeny Wednesday session with Lucea Infant School - Parish Parish Library
February 16 Weeny Wednesday activity with Lucea Infant School - Parish Library
February 16 Class visit Pondside Basic School - Pondside Branch Library
February 22 Viewing of Audio/Video documentary on Etu and Nago in recognition of Black History Month - Green Island Branch Library
March 4 Class visit Lucea Preparatory School to conduct a research - Parish Library
March 23 Weeny Wednesday activity conducted by students of the Hollins University with students from Esher Basic School - Parish Library
March 24 Armchair travels to Gullah/Geechee Nation in South Carolina and California USA done by students of Hollins University, West Virginia - Parish Library
Collaboration with Other Agencies
2010
April 14 Film Show, Movie “Ray” organized by the American Embassy- Parish Library
April 21 The Scotia Bank debate on HIV/AIDS hosted by the Library. Competitors were from New Horizon Preparatory School and Anchovy Primary School - Parish Library
May 31-June 4 World Tobacco Day Exhibition entitled “Smoking Not Sexy, Smoking not Hot-Tobacco use Non-a-Dat” done in collaboration with Hanover Health Department - Parish Library Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries
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2010
May 31- June 15 Display on the Child Care and Protection Act mounted in collaboration with Merlene Ottey High School - Pondside Branch Library
September 10-30 Display mounted by NEPA entitled “2010 International Year of Biodiversity”- Parish Library
September 16 Launch of Miss Lou Display entitled “Tenky Miss Lou” done in collaboration with JCDC- Lucea, Green Island Branch Library
October 25 Fire Awareness Week - Talks by officers from the Hanover Fire Department - Parish Library and Green Island Branch Library
October 26 Fire Awareness Week - Talk by officers of the Hanover Fire Department- Chester Castle Branch Library
November 18 Parent Month Exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way- Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” taken to the Esher Basic School to support the School’s parenting function - Parish Library
November 30 Parent Month Exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way- Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” taken to the Pondside Basic School to support the School’s Parents’ Day Forum - Pondside Branch Library
December 13-31 Exhibition on Cholera entitled “Preventing an Outbreak” mounted in collaboration with the Hanover Health Department – Parish Library, Green Island, Hopewell, Chester Castle and Jericho Branch Libraries
2011
January 12 Earthquake Awareness Week entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes… Be Bold! Drop, Cover, Hold”- Talk and drill conducted by officers of the Hanover Fire Department - Parish Library
February 4-25 Bob Marley Exhibition entitled “Open Your Eyes and Look Within” mounted in collaboration with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission - Parish Library
February 17 Display mounted to recognize some great Black achievers taken to Harding Hall Preparatory School to support their Black History Month celebrations - Green Island Branch Library
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February 25 Jamaica Day Display entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage” taken to the Clifton Primary School to support their Jamaica Day celebrations. - Parish Library
February 25 Jamaica Day display taken to Green Island Primary School – entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage”- Green Island Branch Library
February 28-March18 Creative Writing Exhibition mounted in collaboration with JCDC – Parish Library
March 8 Launch of the Creative Writing Exhibition done in collaboration with JCDC - Parish Library
March 18-31 World Consumer Rights Day Exhibition in collaboration with Consumer Affairs Commission entitled “Consumer for Fair Financial Services” - Parish Library
March 18 World Consumer Day –Presentations by representatives of the Consumer Affairs Commission and Mrs. Salome Scarlett, Hanover Cooperative Credit Union. - Parish Library
Trelawny
Public Education 2010
April 1 - 6 Easter Display entitled “Easter in the Caribbean” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
April 28 Best Community Competition entitled “Showcase the Past and Present of the Albert Town Branch Library” - Albert Town Branch Library
May 1 - 30 Cancer Awareness Month entitled “Cancer can be prevented to…” - Parish Library, Clarks Town, Albert Town, Duncans, Stewart Town and Wakefield Branch Libraries
May 1 - 30 Child Month Display entitled “All I want is a Chance to Grow up” - Parish Library
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2010
June 1 - 30 Disaster Preparedness Month Display entitled “Disaster Management” - Parish Library
June 1 - 30 World Cup Football Display - FIFA World Cup Football 2010 entitled “Enjoy Football” - Parish Library
July 7 Norman Manley Birthday Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Norman Manley’s 117th Birthday” - Albert Town Branch Library
July 14 – August 5 Summer Programme Exhibition entitled “The importance of Reading” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
August 1 - 30 Dengue Prevention Display entitled “Dengue Prevention, What you Need to Know” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
September 21 Louise Bennett’s Birthday Display entitled “Remembering Miss Lou” - Parish Library
October 8 - 16 National Heritage Week Display entitled “Believe in Jamaica Embracing Our Heritage” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
October 1-30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Display entitled “Early Detection is Key”- Parish Library
November 14 Diabetes Week Display entitled “International Day against Violence against Women” - Parish Library, Clarks Town and Albert Town Branch Libraries
November 1 - 30 Parenting Month Display entitled “Parent the right way - ‘read, talk, play with your child everyday” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
December 2 World AIDS Day Exhibition entitled “Universal Access & Human Rights” - Parish Library
December 16 - 31 Christmas Display entitled “Celebrating Christmas” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
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2011
January 10 - 15 Earthquake Awareness Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes” - Parish Library, Albert Town, Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield and Stewart Town Branch Libraries
February 14 Valentine Day Display entitled “History of Valentine’s Day” – Parish Library and Clarks Town Branch Library
February 15 Reggae Month Celebration at Salt Marsh Primary School entitled “Jamaican Reggae Icons” – Parish Library
February 25 Jamaica Day Exhibition entitled “Feasting on Heritage” – Parish Library, Clarks Town and Wakefield Branch Libraries
February 1 - 29 Black History Month Exhibition entitled “African Americans and the Civil War”- Parish Library and Stewart Town Branch Library
March 22 Book Display on Japan entitled “Japan and Disasters” - Parish Library
March 1 - 31 Book Display on Parenting entitled “Parenting” - Parish Library
March 31 4H Achievement Day exhibition entitled “Careers in Librarianship” – Parish Library
Promotional Activities
2010
April 19 - 23 Reading Week theme entitled “Today’s Readers Tomorrow’s Leaders” - Parish Library
May 18 Career’s Day Exhibition entitled “Careers in Librarianship” done at Holland High School
August 5 - 27 Summer Programme Exhibition entitled “Things to do for summer” - Duncans Branch Library
November 18 Launch of Memory of the Parish Project entitled “Memory of the Parish” - Parish Library
November 16 Talk at the Stettin Health Centre entitled: “The Importance of Reading to children” - Parish Library
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Collaboration with Other Agencies 2010
April 21 Special Story Hour Session at the Albert Town Branch Library with Story Teller Mrs. Tamara Case-Dixon
April 22 Talk at the Jamaican Foundation for Life Long Learning, Albert Town entitled “The Importance of Reading”
April 23 Reading Week: Motivational Talk at Ulster Spring Primary School entitled “The Importance of Literacy”
April 29 The Trelawny Parish Library participated in Career’s Day - Holland High School.
May 18 Career’s Day display entitled “Careers in Librarianship” - Holland High School
September 21 The Trelawny Parish Library in collaboration with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission conducted a presentation entitled “Honouring Miss Lou”
October 13 The Trelawny Parish Library visited the Falmouth All Age School for a presentation on Heritage Week entitled “Patriotic contributions of the National Heroes/Heroine”
October 14 The Clarks Town Primary School Senior Citizen Cultural Day Celebration “Displayed fruits & herbs”
October 19 - November HEART Exhibition entitled “Career Interest Corner”
December 3 The Parish Library in collaboration with Trelawny Health Services for World AIDS Day Exhibition entitled “Universal Access & Human Rights”
2011
March 6 Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning - Theme: “Careers in Librarianship”
March 9 Hague Agricultural Show entitled “Farmers growing what we eat to ensure stability of the Nation”
March 22 Exhibition at the Opening of the Falmouth Pier entitled “Memory of the Parish”
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REGION III
Manchester
Public Education
2010
April 21 An Educational DVD “The Letter Factory” shown to students of the Infant Department at the Frankfield Primary and Infant School.
April 23 A Puzzle Competition held at the Huntley/Mt. Prospect Branch Library.
April 27 A talk on “Good Parenting” given to members of the Broadleaf Primary Parent Teachers Association at the Broadleaf Branch Library.
May 1-31 An exhibition entitled “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up” mounted at the Christiana and Porus Branch Library in observance of Child Month.
May 3-31 An exhibition entitled “Children Have Rights; Treat them Right” mounted at Maidstone Branch Library. Bombay and Newport Branch Libraries also mounted exhibitions to commemorate Child Month
May 20 A talk “All I Want Is a Chance to Grow Up” given to students from Chantilly Basic School at the Bellefield Branch Library.
May 23-24 A Flower Show exhibition entitled “124…Not too Old to Dream” mounted at the Manchester Horticultural Show Ground.
June 1 – 30 An exhibition entitled “Disaster Preparedness: Be in the Know… Don’t Just Go With the Flow” mounted in observance of Disaster Preparedness Month at Newport Branch Library.
June 1 – 30 The Road Safety Month Exhibition “Stop, Look and Listen” was mounted at the Porus Branch Library.
June 2 – 30 An exhibition entitled “Hurricanes” mounted at the Broadleaf Branch Library
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June 8 – 30 An exhibition entitled “Road Safety” was mounted at Mile Gully Branch Library.
June 10 – 30 An exhibition “Stop, Look and Listen” was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
June 11 – 30 The Disaster Preparedness Month Exhibition entitled “Disaster Preparedness: Be in the Know… Don’t just go with the Flow” was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
June 14 – 30 An exhibition “Disaster Preparedness: Be in the Know…Don’t Just go with the Flow” was mounted at Porus Branch Library.
June 16 – 30 The Road Safety exhibition “Stop, Look and Listen” was mounted at the Parish Library.
June 20 – 26 An exhibition in observance of “Road Safety Week” was mounted at Newport Branch Library.
July 4 – 9 An exhibition entitled “Norman Manley: The Statesman” was mounted at Roxborough on July 4 in commemoration of Norman Manley’s Birthday and thereafter at the Parish Library.
July 25 An exhibition entitled “Emancipation through Education in the 21st Century” was mounted for the Emancipation Celebration Church Service held at Wesley Methodist Church.
September 8-30 International Literacy Day Exhibition entitled “The Power of Women’s Literacy” was mounted at the Parish Library.
October 1-20 A display featuring Poems by Louise Bennett-Coverley was mounted at the Broadleaf Branch Library
October 13 An exhibition entitled “A People Without the Knowledge of their Past History, Origin and Culture is like a Tree without Roots”.
October 13 A Heritage Concert featuring Primary and Preparatory Schools in Mandeville was held at the Manchester Parish Library Cultural Centre, the Cecil Charlton Hall.
October 14 A drama presentation entitled “Do you Know Your Heroes Individually?” was staged by students from Huntley Primary School at the Huntley/Mt. Prospect Branch Library.
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2010
October 17-24 An exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica…Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage” was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
October 1-29 A display featuring Jamaica’s National Heroes was mounted at Cross Keys, Maidstone and Marlie Hill Branch Libraries.
October 8-29 An exhibition entitled “Do You Know Your Heroes Individually?” was mounted at the Huntley/Mt Prospect Branch Library.
November 1-30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way…Read, Talk, Play with Your Child Everyday” was mounted at Bellefield, Christiana, Huntley/Mt. Prospect and Maidstone Branch Libraries.
November 1-30 An exhibition entitled “Essential Parenting Tips” was mounted at the Parish Library.
November 1-30 An exhibition entitled “Parenting” was mounted in observance of Parents’ Month at the Mile Gully Branch Library.
November 1-30 An exhibition entitled “Drug Abuse” was mounted in observance of Drug Awareness Month at Mile Gully Branch Library.
November 3 A display featuring members of the “Jamaican Shadow Cabinet” was mounted at the Bombay Branch Library.
November 6-30 The Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way… Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” was mounted at the Parish Library.
November 8 A display featuring the Governor General of Jamaica was mounted at Bombay Branch Library.
November 10 An Exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way…Read, Talk, Play with Your Child Everyday” was mounted at Bombay Branch Library.
November 12 A talk entitled “The Care of Library Books” given in observance of Library Week at Broadleaf Branch Library.
November 15 A display featuring the National Symbols of Jamaica was mounted at the Bombay Branch Library.
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November 16 Presentations entitled “Parent the Right Way, Read, Talk, Play with Your Child Everyday” were made to Parents at Marlie Hill Primary a collaborative effort between the school and the Marlie Hill Branch Library.
November 18 A talk entitled “How to Communicate with Your Child” was given to parents at Nazareth All Age School
November18 An exhibition entitled "Parent the Right Way, Read, Talk, Play with Your Child Everyday” and a book display were mounted at a Parent Expo held at McIntosh Memorial Primary.
November 29 A talk was given to Parents at the Bellefield Health Centre
December 1 A talk entitled “The Prevention of AIDS” was given by Miss Latina Webb at Broadleaf Branch Library.
December 16 An exhibition was mounted by the Child Development Agency at the Parish Library
2011
January 1-15 An exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes …Be Bold! Drop, Cover, Hold” was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
January 12-31 An exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake strikes…Be Bold! Drop, Cover, Hold” was mounted at Bombay Branch Library.
January 14 – 26 Earthquake Awareness Month Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes…Be Bold! Drop, Cover, Hold” was mounted at the Parish Library
February An exhibition featuring “Outstanding Manchestarians” was mounted in observance of Black History Month at Cross Keys Branch Library.
February An exhibition on Reggae Artiste “Jimmy Cliff” was mounted at Cross Keys Branch Library.
February 1-6 An exhibition “Bob Marley” was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
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2011
February 1-28 Black History Month exhibition entitled “From Slavery to Freedom and Leadership” was mounted at the Parish Library.
February 1-28 An exhibition featuring Manchester’s notable personalities was mounted at the Parish Library.
February 1-28 A Reggae Month exhibition featuring Jamaican Artistes was mounted at the Parish Library.
February 3-8 An exhibition “February is Reggae Month” was mounted at Christiana Branch Library.
February 3-28 An exhibition entitled “Celebrate Black History Month” was mounted at Christiana Branch Library.
February 7 - March 5 An exhibition entitled “Arthur Wint – the Gentle Giant” was mounted at the Parish Library.
February 9-25 An exhibition entitled “Fi Wi Sinting: Celebrating our African Heritage” was mounted at Bombay Branch Library.
February 25 A Cultural Concert and Food Display were hosted at Huntley/Mt. Prospect Branch Library in observance of Jamaica Day under the theme “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on our Heritage” .
February 25 Jamaica Day exhibition and Food Display entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on our Heritage” was mounted at the Parish Library.
February 25 An exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on our Heritage” was mounted at Christiana, Bombay, Bellefield Branch Libraries and New Broughton Primary, Cross Keys.
February 25 A Food Display was mounted at Lancaster Branch Library in celebration of Jamaica Day.
March 3 Activities were held with students at Broadleaf Primary School.
March 15 An exhibition entitled “Consumers for Fair Financial Services” was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
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Promotional Activities
2010
April Six (6) Library tours were conducted with students from Cumberland All Age and Zion Hill Primary at Bombay Branch Library.
April 19 A talk on the importance of Reading was given to parents at the Bellefield Health Centre.
April 19-23 A display was mounted in observance of Reading Week at Bombay Branch Library.
April 19-24 An exhibition entitled “Literacy: a Bridge to Success” was mounted in observance of Reading Week.
April 19-24 An exhibition entitled “Read Your Way to Success” was mounted in observance of Reading Week.
April 19-24 An exhibition entitled “Read Your Way to Success” was mounted at Christiana Branch Library
April 19-24 An exhibition entitled “Read and You Will Succeed” was mounted at Newport Branch Library.
April 19-24 An exhibition entitled “Know the Rules” was mounted on the care of books at the Parish Library.
April 19-24 An exhibition entitled “Literacy: a Bridge to Success” was mounted at Porus Branch Library.
April 20 A Boy’s Reading Day Forum was held at Christiana Branch Library.
April 21 Boy’s Reading Day was held at Christiana Branch Library and Holmwood Technical High.
April 21 Students and teachers from Garlogie Primary and Junior High were given a tour of the Parish Library.
April 22 A Reading/Storytelling session was held for Grades 3 and 4 boys from Porus Primary at Porus Branch Library.
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2010 April 22 Students from Bellefield Primary were given a tour of Bellefield Branch Library.
April 22 A talk on the “Importance of Reading” was given to Grades 4 and 5 students at Bellefield Branch Library.
April 22 Students from St. Joseph Basic School were hosted during a Class Visit at Cross Keys Branch Library.
May Six (6) Library tours were conducted with students from Cumberland All Age and Zion Hill Primary at Bombay Branch Library.
May 11 A Boys Reading Day forum was held at Huntley/Mt. Prospect Branch Library.
May 19 Eighteen (18) students from Garlogie Primary were taken on a tour of the Parish Library.
May 20 Students from Chantilly Basic School were taken on a tour of Bellefield Branch Library.
May 20 Students and Teachers from the Content Basic School were given a tour of the Parish Library and a Story Telling Session held.
May 21 A talk on “Reading” was given to children at Broadleaf Branch Library.
October 8 A Storytelling Session was held with Grade two students from Zion Hill Primary at Bombay Branch Library.
October 12 Thirteen Students from Elite Educational Institute were given a tour of the Parish Library.
November 12 A talk entitled “The Care of Library Books” was given at Broadleaf Branch Library.
December 7 A Storytelling and Movie Session was held for Grade 4 students from Zion Hill Primary at Bombay Branch Library.
December 9 Students from Albion Primary were taken on a tour of the Parish Library.
December 19 A Storytelling Session was held at the Bombay Basic School by staff from Bombay Branch Library.
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2011
January 14 Students from Zion Hill Primary were hosted for a Movie Session at Bombay Branch Library.
January 20 Students from Charagape Preparatory were given a tour of the Parish Library.
January 21 A Storytelling Session was conducted with students at Bombay Basic School.
January 26 Students from Chantilly Primary were given a tour of the Parish Library.
March 14-31 Displays promoting the National Reading Competition were mounted in the Adult and Junior Departments of the Parish Library.
March 20-31 A display promoting the National Reading Competition 2011 was mounted at Bellefield Branch Library.
March 21-31 A display promoting the National Reading Competition was mounted at Bombay Branch Library.
Networking with Other Agencies
2010
May 3-17 The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Creative Writing Touring Exhibition 2009 was mounted at the Parish Library.
May 19 The Caribbean (ICT) Roadshow held by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union and the Government of Jamaica was held in the Cultural Centre.
September 28 An exhibition entitled “Seniors Continue to Plan and Execute Strategies for Survival” was mounted at the Parish Library by members of the Manchester chapter of the National Council for Senior Citizens.
December 28-29 An exhibition entitled “2010 International Year of Biodiversity” was mounted by the National Environmental Planning Agency (NEPA) - Parish Library.
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2011
January 4-18 The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Creative Writing Touring Exhibition 2010 was mounted at the Parish Library.
February 9-28 An exhibition highlighting “Jamaican Artifacts” was mounted by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission at the Parish Library.
February 16 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Consumers for Fair Financial Services” was mounted by the National Consumer Affairs Commission at the Parish Library
Promotional Activities
2010
April 21-22 Reading Week- “Literacy the Bridge to Success”
May 31 Mini Reading Competition – Clare McWhinnie Memorial
December 2 Mini Reading Competition– Kellits Branch Library
April 28-May 2 Exhibition entitled “Read Your Way to Success” - Spalding Branch Library
October 10 Exhibition -Theme: “Importance of Reading a Book” - Lionel Town Branch Library
Public Education
2010
April 1-30 An Exhibition entitled “Don’t Delay Early Detection and Prevention Saves Lives” – Pennants Branch Library
April 2-14 Exhibition entitled “Spread the Word”- Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
April 14-30 Exhibition entitled “Biodiversity of Risk the World is in Our Hands”- Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
April 17-21 Exhibition entitled “The Importance of Reading”- Chapelton Branch Library
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2010 April 20 Exhibition entitled “Literacy the Bridge to Success” – Parish Library
April 21-22 Book Display entitled “Literacy the Bridge to Success” – Pennants Branch Library
April 27-30 Exhibition entitled “Haemophilia: Know the Facts” - Chapelton Branch Library
May 1-30 Exhibition entitled “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
May 1-30 Exhibition entitled “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up”- Pennants Branch Library
May 3-31 Exhibition entitled “Different Ways of Parenting Children” – Lionel Town Branch Library
May 21 Exhibition entitled “Listening and Talking to your Children”
May 31 Exhibition entitled “Read to Learn, Learn to Read” – Clare McWhinnie Branch Library
June 1-30 Exhibition entitled “Our Earth Our Future, Save It” – Pennants Branch Library
June 1-30 Exhibition entitled “Disaster Preparedness: What Do You Know?” – Chapelton Branch Library
June 5 Exhibition entitled “Biodiversity Connecting with Nature” – Frankfield Branch Library
June 8 -21 Exhibition entitled “Honouring Our Fathers” – Clare McWhinnie Branch Library
July 1-30 Exhibition entitled “Learn to Read, Read to Learn at your Library” – Chapelton Branch Library
July 3 Exhibition entitled “Remembering Norman Washington Manley” – Parish Library
July 9 – 19 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating a Great Jamaican” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
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2010 July 10 – 24 Exhibition entitled “Learn to Read, Read to Learn” Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
August 1-31 Exhibition entitled “Independence Celebrations in Jamaica” - Chapelton Branch Library
August 1-30 Exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica” – Pennants Branch Library
October 1-31 Exhibition entitled “Our Rich Jamaican Heritage, Jamaica Medicinal Heritage” – Chapelton Branch Library
October 1-31 Exhibition entitled “Meet Our Heroes, Know Our Symbols of Jamaica” – Lionel Town Branch Library
October 4-30 Exhibition entitled “Breast Cancer Knows No Age, Inquire, Inspire, Remember” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
November 1-30 Exhibition entitled “Good Parenting, Bad Parenting” – Lionel Town Branch Library
November 1-30 Exhibition entitled “Parent Read, Talk and Play with Your Child Everyday” – Pennants Branch Library
November 1-30 Exhibition entitled “Read, Talk, Play with Your Child Everyday” Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
November 1-30 Exhibition- Theme: “Parenting the Right Way, Read with Your Child/ren Today” – Chapelton Branch Library
November 10 Exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way, Read, Talk, Play with Your Child Everyday” – Parish Library
November 11 Exhibition entitled “Cholera- Increase Your Awareness” – Parish Library
December 1 Exhibition entitled “It’s Your Right, Claim It” – Kellits Branch Library
December 1 Exhibition entitled “Universal Access & Human Rights” – Parish Library
December 1-31 Exhibition entitled “Christmas Celebrations in Jamaica” – Chapelton Branch Library
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2010 December 1-31 Exhibition entitled “Jamaica Christmas Tradition, The Reason for the Season” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
2011
January 9-15 Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes, Be Bold, Drop, Cover, Hold” – Lionel Town Branch Library
January 9-15 Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes, Be Bold, Drop, Cover, Hold” – Chapelton Branch Library
January 12 Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes, Be Bold, Drop, Cover, Hold” – Parish Library
February 1-28 Exhibition entitled “Meet Miss Lou a Hero in her Time” Lionel Town Branch Library
February 1-28 Exhibition entitled “Tribute to Alexander Bustamante, Celebrating Bob Marley” – Chapelton Branch Library
February 1 -28 Exhibition entitled “The History of our Black Leaders” - Pennants Branch Library
February 5 Exhibition entitled “Checks for a Healthier Heart” Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
February 6 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Bob Marley” – Parish Library
February 7 Exhibition entitled “Protect Your Love, Use a Glove” – Spaldings Branch Library
February 7 Exhibition entitled “Protect Your Love, Use a Glove” – Pennants Branch Library
February 14 Exhibition entitled “Unlocking True Love” – Parish Library
February 7-14 Exhibition entitled “Protect Your Loved One Use a Glove” – Lionel Town Branch Library
February 7-14 Exhibition entitled “Protect Your Love, Use a Glove” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
February 9-15 Exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes, Be Bold, Drop, Cover, Hold “- Kellits Branch Library
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2011
February 10-14 Exhibition entitled “Protect Your Love, Use a Glove” - Kellits Branch Library
February 12 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Valentine Day”- Parish Library
February 14 Exhibition entitled “Unlocking True Love” – Parish Library
February 25 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica, Feasting on Our Heritage “- Kellits Branch Library
February 25 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica – Feasting on Our Heritage” – Pennants Branch Library
February 25 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica – Feasting on Our Heritage” – Parish Library
February 25-28 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica, Feasting on Our Heritage” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
March 8-23 Exhibition- theme: “Education and Training, Decent Work for Women” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
March 1-31 Exhibition entitled “A Brief History of Girls Brigade” Lionel Town Branch Library
March 22 Exhibition entitled “Water, Its Uses and Benefits” – Chapelton Branch Library
March 23 -29 Exhibition entitled “A Step in the Right Direction” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library
Networking with Other Agencies
2010
April 15 Talk at Rock River All Age School entitled “Importance of Reading” - Parish Library
April 21 Talk at May Pen Infant School entitled “Literacy the Bridge to Success” - Parish Library
April 22 Talk by Parish Library Past Adult Reading Competition Champion-Denbigh Primary School entitled “Literacy the Bridge to Success” – Parish Library
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2010
May 4 Osborne Store Primary & Junior High School- Story Telling- entitled “Creative Partnership, Sustaining Opportunity” – Parish Library
October 6 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission - Ms. Lou Day Celebration
October 11 Clarendon Health Department Exhibition entitled “Mental Health and Chronic Physical Illness, “The Need for Continued and Integrated Care” – Parish Library
November 19 Clarendon Health Department Health Fair on Diabetes - Parish Library
December 11 Claro Community Fair- Parish Library
December 14 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Exhibition entitled “Words on Fire”, “Poetry”- Parish Library
2011
January 28 Pleasant Valley Primary School - Talk – Parish Library
February 1 Clarendon Health Department-Health Fair – Spalding Branch Library
March 1 Peace and Justice Centre Exhibition- Theme: “Restorative and Community Justice” – Spalding Branch Library
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St. Ann Parish Library
Promotional Activities
2010
April – August Annual National Reading Competition – Parish Library and Branches
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Reading Week Activities April 19 – 23, 2010
April 19 Class visits to Bamboo Primary and Chester Primary Schools – Parish Library
April 20 Class visits to St Ann’s Bay Preparatory & High, St Ann’s Bay Primary, Priory Primary & Infant, Columbus and Hampton Preparatory Schools – Parish Library
April 21 Class visit to Bensonton Primary School – Parish Library
April 23 Class visit to Salvation Army Basic School – Parish Library
April 23 Class visit to the Golden Grove All Age School under the theme “Learn to Read: Read to Learn @ your Library” – Moneague Branch Library
April 23 Class visit from Apostolic Ark Basic School – Claremont Branch Library
April 25 – 30 Class visit from Discovery Bay All Age School – Discovery Bay Branch Library
April 25 – 30 Reading Week Display under the theme “Learn to Read: Read to Learn @ your Library” mounted at the Claremont and Moneague Branch Libraries
Education Week Activities May 3 – 10, 2010
May 4 “Read Across Jamaica Day” Concert – Parish Library
May 4 Class visit to Claremont All Age School for “Read Across Jamaica Day” activities – Claremont Branch Library
May 5 Class visits to Brittonville and Sturge Town Primary Schools – Parish Library
May 7 Class visit to Charlton Infant School – Parish Library
May 12 Class visit to Faith Tabernacle Basic School – Claremont Branch Library
May 13 Class visit to Star Kids Day Care – Parish Library
May 20 Class visit to White Dove Preschool – Parish Library
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May 19 Child Month Concert - Parish Library
June 1 Class visit from Stephney Primary and Junior High School to the Brown’s Town Branch Library
June 2 Spelling and quiz competition held for the Ocho Rios Primary School – Ocho Rios Branch Library
June 3 Class visit to Chalky Hill Primary School - Career Day – Parish Library
July 5-16 Slow reader classes “Reading Rainbow”–Parish Library
July 12 – 30 Summer Programme under the theme “Learn to Read: Read to Learn @ Your Library”– All Service Points
July 13 Story Hour – Linton Park Branch Library
June 16 Class visit to the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning Golden Grove Centre – Moneague Branch Library
July 19 & 23 Story Hour – Mt. Zion Branch Library
July 30 National Reading Competition Motorcade: Claremont to St. Ann’s Bay
September 5 – 30 Slow reader classes – Moneague Branch Library
September 5 – 30 Homework assistance sessions – Moneague, Watt Town, Linton Park and Ocho Rios Branch Libraries slow reader classes
September 7, 14, 21, 28 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library
September 9, 14, 15, 22, 24 & 27 Story Hour – Moneague Branch Library
September 16 Class Visit from Bensonton All Age School – Parish Library
September 23 Class Visit from Exchange All Age School – Parish Library
October 27 Visit from the Edgehill School of Special Education – Parish Library
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October 28 Display “Jamaica Library Service” at Runaway Bay HEART Hotel, Lifelong Learning Workshop – Parish Library.
October 29 Library Visit from Polka Dot Learning Centre – Parish Library
October 31-November 6 Library Week Display “Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ Your Library” – Parish Library
November 1-16 Parents Month Essay Competition “What does it take to be a good parent?” – Parish Library
November 3 Class visit to the St Ann’s Bay Baptist Church Day Care – Parish Library
November 9 Class visit to Hoolebury Primary School – Parish Library
November 23 Public Speaking Competition on the topic entitled “Students should be allowed to take cellular telephones to school” – Ocho Rios Branch Library
December 1 Class visit to Ocho Rios Primary School during Library Week – Parish Library
December 1 Library visit from Servite Primary School – Parish Library
2011
January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library
January 4 & 31 Story Hour - Watt Town Branch Library
January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Reading Club for slow learners Grades 1 & 2 Retirement Primary School - Watt Town Branch Library
January 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28 Story Hour - Moneague Branch Library
January 12, 19 & 26 Reading Club - Mount Zion Branch Library
January 14, 21 & 28 Story Hour – Mount Zion Branch Library
January 14 Class visit to Discovery Bay All Age School “The Library & its Services” - Discovery Bay Branch Library
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2011
January 28 Class Visit Discovery Bay All Age “The Library & its Services”- Discovery Bay Branch Library
January- February Homework Assistance activities - Ocho Rios Branch Library
January- March Homework Assistance activities - Parish Library, Bamboo, Moneague and Runaway Bay Branch Libraries
February 1, 8 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library
February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Reading Club for slow learners Grades 1 & 2 Retirement Primary School - Watt Town Branch Library
February 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25 Story Hour - Moneague Branch Library
February 2 Class Visit Watt Town All Age & Retirement Primary School - Watt Town Branch Library
February 4, 18, 25 Story Hour - Mount Zion Branch Library
February 7 Class visit to Moneague Primary & Junior High School - Moneague Branch Library
February 7, 14, 21 Story Hour - Watt Town Branch Library
February 8 Story Hour St. Ann’s Bay Baptist Church Daycare - Parish Library
February 8, 15, 22 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library
February 8, 22 Class visit to Watt Town All Age & Retirement Primary Schools - Watt Town Branch Library
February 9, 16, 23 Reading Club - Mount Zion Branch Library
February 15 Story Hour at White Dove Preschool & Daycare – Parish Library
February 16 Class visit to Clarksonville All Age School for Black History Month - Parish Library
February 18 Story Hour at the Linton Park Basic School - Linton Park Branch Library
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February 22 Class visit to Chester All Age School for Black History Month - Parish Library
February 23 Jamaica Day book display “Caribbean Fiction” at Bensonton Primary School - Parish Library
February 24 Class visit to Claremont All Age School Grade 8 - Claremont Branch Library
February 25 Jamaica Day book display “Caribbean Fiction” at Priory Primary & Infant School - Parish Library
February 25 Story Hour UCG Basic School - Discovery Bay Branch Library
March 1, 4, 14, 23, 29 Story Hour - Watt Town Branch Library
March 1, 7, 15, 22, 29 Class Visit Watt Town All Age & Retirement Primary Schools - Watt Town Branch Library
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Reading Club for slow learners Grades 1 & 2 Retirement Primary School - Watt Town Branch Library
March 2 Story Hour at the Linton Park Basic School - Linton Park Branch Library
Mar 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Story Hour - Moneague Branch Library
March 4 Story Hour at UCG Basic School - Discovery Bay Branch Library
March 8 Story Hour at Content Learning Center - Parish Library
March 16, 23, 30 Reading Club - Mount Zion Branch Library
March 17 Class visit to Mount Zion Primary School - Mount Zion Branch Library
March 18 Class visit to Servite Primary School – Brown’s Town Branch Library
March 18 Story Hour at UCG Basic School - Discovery Bay Branch Library
March 21 Class visits to Brown’s Town & St Hilda’s High Schools – Brown’s Town Branch Library
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2011
March 22 Class visit to Mount Zion Primary School - Mount Zion Branch Library
March 29 Class Visit Brown’s Town Primary School – Brown’s Town Branch Library
March 30 Reading Club - Mount Zion Branch Library
March 31 Class Visit to Watt Town All Age & Retirement Primary Schools - Watt Town Branch Library
Networking with Other Agencies
2010
April 14 Bank of Nova Scotia HIV/AIDS debating competition “Speak Up, Speak Out” Salt Marsh and Port Maria Primary Schools - Parish Library
April 26-30 National Council for Senior Citizen’s St Ann Art & Craft Display and Ceremony - Parish Library
May 6 St Ann’s Bay Improvement Committee celebration of “Santa Gloria Day” in collaboration with the St Ann Parish Library. Focus on African and Indian cultures - Parish Library
May 10 Bank of Nova Scotia HIV/AIDS debating competition “Speak Up, Speak Out” finals Anchovy Primary and Boundbrook Primary - Parish Library
June 14- 18 National Environmental Protection Association display on “Coral Reefs” - Parish Library
July 29 Presentation “Reading is Fun” at the St Ann Development Company’s Summer Programme at the Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios
Sept 20 – 30 St Ann’s Bay Improvement Committee 3rd Anniversary Display - Parish Library
Sept 21 St Ann’s Bay Improvement Committee Public Forum “Building Our Community”. Guest Speaker Miss Grace Silvera, Executive Director, JCDC.
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2010
Oct 13 Display at the Seville Heritage Park “Heritage Expo” – Parish Library
Oct 15 York Castle High School Culturama Heritage Day Display “I Believe in Jamaica…Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage” – Parish Library
Nov 17 Public Forum in collaboration with the Church of God of Prophecy, Turnbury “The Reality of Sex” – Parish Library
Nov 19 White Dove Preschool Parents Month Public Forum – Parish Library
Nov 30 Ministry of Education Parent Month Display, Anglican Church Hall, Brown’s Town – Parish Library
Nov 29 - Dec 3 Display “Disabilities Awareness Week” from Edge Hill School of Special Education
Dec 1 Senior Citizens Computer Class Graduation and Presentation of Certificates – Parish Library
2011
Jan 18 The African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica Public Forum “Guzzum Power Obeah in Jamaica” - Parish Library
Jan 24 – 31 Musgrave Medal Winners Exhibition - Parish Library
Feb 8 – 12 FAMPLAN display for “Safer Sex Week” - Parish Library
Feb 7 – 12 St. Ann Senior Citizen’s Association “Art & Craft” Display - Parish Library
Feb 23 Talk on “Skin Bleaching” at Bensonton Primary School in collaboration with NERHA - Parish Library
Feb 24 Black History Month Display “Celebrating Our African Roots” at the SDC Black History Month celebrations in Brown’s Town - Parish Library
Feb 25 Jamaica Day Display “Feasting on our Heritage…Preserving our Culture” at Priory Primary & Infant School - Parish Library
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2011
Mar 30 Display “St. Ann Parish Library Network” at the 4-H Parish Achievement Day at Steer Town Primary & Junior High School - Parish Library
Public Education 2010
April 15 Public Forum- “Young Artiste Getting Your Music out There” – Panelists were Recording Artistes: Charly Black, Zamunda, Clifford Henry, and Wentlin Mantle, Cultural Organizer, JCDC, St. Ann – Parish Library
April 23 World Book & Copyright Day Display – Parish Library
July 13-16 Teaching Assistance - Watt Town All Age
Aug 17 - 31 Display “Marcus Garvey” - Parish Library
Aug 17 Small & Micro Business Information Fair - Parish Library
Oct 13-22 Heritage Week Display “I Believe in Jamaica…Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage” - Parish Library
Nov 8-30 Display “Parent the Right Way, Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” - Parish Library
Nov 23 Parents Month Family Extravaganza Quiz Competition - Parish Library
Dec Display “What you should know about Cholera” - Parish Library
2011
Jan 10 - 15 Display Earthquake Awareness Week “When an Earthquake Strikes … Be Bold! Drop, Cover, Hold.” - Parish Library
Feb 1- 28 Book Display for Black History Month - Mount Zion Branch Library
Feb 8-28 Black History Month Display “Celebrating Our African Roots” - Parish Library
Feb 11 Talk on “Safer Sex” - Sturge Town Branch Library
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2011
Feb 14-28 Display for Black History Month – Brown’s Town Branch Library
Feb 14-28 Display for Reggae Month – Brown’s Town Branch Library
Feb 15-28 Display on “The Life of Marcus Garvey” - Linton Park Branch Library
Feb 23-28 Jamaica Day Display on “Feasting on our Heritage…Preserving our Culture” - Parish Library
Mar 22-31 Display on “World Water Day” - Parish Library
Cultural
2010
Oct 13 Heritage Concert for Infants – Parish Library
2011
Feb 23 Jamaica Day Display “Feasting on our Heritage…Preserving our Culture” and Talk on “Jamaican Culture” at Bensonton Primary Jamaica Day Celebrations - Parish Library
Feb 25 Jamaica Day Display “Feasting on our Heritage…Preserving our Culture” at Priory Primary & Infant School - Parish Library
REGION V
Portland Parish Library
Public Education
2010
April – May Junior and Adult National Reading Competition displays entitled “Learn to Read…Read to Learn at Your Library” – Parish Library and 5 Branch Libraries.
April 3 PowerPoint Presentations entitled Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010 - Boston Primary (44 students) ,Fair Prospect Primary (76 students), Windsor Primary (166 students) and Rural Hill Primary Schools (80 students).
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April 14 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Seaside Primary (160 students), Manchioneal Primary (23 students), Reich All Age (83 students) and Belle Castle Primary (66 students) School.
April 16 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Port Antonio Primary (30 students), Black Hill, Buff Bay Primary Schools (39 students).
April 16 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Belvedere All Age (17 students), Charles Town Primary (53 students), Windsor Castle (22 students).
April 20 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Shebian Preparatory (32 students) and Boundbrook Primary (25 students).
April 21 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Life Tab Learning Centre (85 students), Kenwright Primary (30 students), Fellowship Primary & Jr. High (50 students)
April 26 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Bradford Preparatory, Buff Bay Seventh Day Adventist School, Emmanuel Basic School.
April 26 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Tranquility All Age (90 students), Avocat Primary (65 students), Birnamwood Primary (64 students).
April 29 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Windsor Castle All Age (38 students), Liberty Learning Centre (65 students), Buff Bay Seventh Day Adventist (45 students), Bradford Preparatory (62 students).
April 30 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Gideon Education Centre (69 students), Orange Bay Primary (66 students), Skibo Primary (38 students) and Bybrook Primary (44 students).
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2010
April 1 – 30 Cancer Month display entitled “Don’t Delay … Prevention and Early Detection Save Lives” - Manchioneal Branch Library
May 1 - 31 Child Month displays entitled “All I Want Is a Chance to Grow”- Manchioneal and Long Bay Branch Libraries
May 6 PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Importance of Reading and National Reading Competition 2010” - Bloomfield All Age (55 students) and Shirley Castle Primary (33 students).
May 26 Panel Discussion in support of Child Month - Buff Bay Branch Library
May 27 “Importance of Reading” display - Parish Library
May 28 Group Discussion in support of Child Month - Parish Library
April 22 A display in celebration of Earth Day - Long Bay Branch Library
May 1 – 31 A display in celebration of Farmers’ Month - Parish Library
June 1 – Nov. 30 A display in celebration of Disaster Preparedness Month - Parish Library and Long Bay Branch Library
June 1 – Nov. 30 Hurricane Season displays entitled “Focusing on Hurricane” - Parish Library, Hope Bay, Hector’s River and Machioneal Branch Libraries
June 11 – July 11 Display on FIFA World Cup 2010 – Parish Library, Buff Bay, Hope Bay, Long Bay & Mt. Pleasant Branch Libraries
June 11 – July 11 Display on Importance of Mathematics mounted by the Ministry of Education, Region 2 - Buff Bay Branch Library and Parish Library
July 9 National Reading Competition Parish Finals, Junior Category, entitled “Learn to Read…Read to Learn at Your Library” - Parish Library
July 15 Disaster Preparedness display entitled “Hurricane” - Buff Bay Branch Library and Hope Bay Branch Library
August 5 Display – Theme: “Ways to Gain Financial Independence” - Buff Bay Branch Library
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August 26 National Reading Competition Television Jamaica (TVJ) Studio Finals
September 7 Display on Ms. Lou – Parish Library and Manchioneal Branch Library
September 8 International Literacy Day display entitled “Empowering Women with Literacy”- Parish Library and Hope Bay Branch Library
September 13 Senior Citizens Month Display - Parish Library
September 17 Public Lecture in collaboration with the United States Embassy – entitled “Information Resource Management as a Tool for Transparence and Good Governance.” Presented by r was Ms. A Hayes, Library of Congress
September 20 Display on Plant of the Week entitled “Caladium” - Parish Library
September 21 Class Visit – Discussion on “Nutrition” – Manchioneal Branch Library
September 21 Display on International Peace Day - Long Bay Branch Library
October 1 - 30 Display on Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Parish Library, Manchioneal, Buff Bay, Long Bay and Hope Bay Branch Libraries.
October 1 - 30 Display on Oral Health Month entitled “Healthy Smile..Healthy Lifestyle” - Parish Library
October 11 National Heritage Week display/exhibition entitled “Believe in Jamaica… Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage” - Parish Library and all Branch Libraries.
October 11 – 15 Plant of the Week display entitled “Pilea & Gold Dracena” - Parish Library.
October 24-30 Fire Safety Week display entitled “Partnering with Communities for Fire Safety” - Parish Library (Junior& Adult) & Long Bay Branch Library.
November 6 “Living and Learning Through Libraries” - Parish Library (Adult & Junior Departments).
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November 1 - 30 Parent Month display entitled “Parent the Right Way: Read, Talk and Play with Your Child Everyday” - Parish Library, Long Bay, Hope Bay & Hector’s River Branch Libraries.
November 1 - 30 Drug Awareness display entitled “Teach Your Children About Drugs” Manchioneal Branch Library& Parish Library.
November 3 – 8 National Environmental Agency (NEPA)display entitled “2010 International Year of Biodiversity” - Parish Library.
November 3 Theme: “Are You Prepared for Hurricane Tomas” display- Parish Library.
November 8-19 Plant of the Week display “Holly & Anthurium” - Parish Library.
November 11- 30 Display to support the launch of the Memory-of-the Parish Project - Parish Library.
November 11 Launch of the Memory-of-the-Parish Project - Parish Library
November 14 – 20 World Diabetes Week display entitled “Diabetes: Education and Prevention” - Buff Bay & Bybrook Branch Libraries
December 1 World AIDS Day display - Parish Library, Long Bay, Hope Bay, Buff Bay, Hector’s River Branch Libraries.
December 20 - 28 Christmas display entitled “Merry Christmas: Feliz Navidad” - Parish Library, Long Bay, Hope Bay, Hector’s River and Buff Bay Branch Libraries.
2011
January 9 – 15 Earthquake Awareness Week display entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes: Be Bold, Drop, Cover and Hold”- Parish Library, Bybrook, Buff Bay, Hector’s River, Hope Bay, and Long Bay Branch Libraries.
January 11 – 15 Display entitled “Celebrating the Life of Dr. Leila Thomas”- Parish Library
January 11 Talk – “Earthquake Awareness” – Mobile Library, Fellowship Basic and Whiz Kids Early Childhood Institution. Students were introduced to interactive online stories.
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2011
January 15 – 22 For Your Information display entitled “Ackee Alert” - Parish Library.
February 6 – 12 Bob Marley Week displays/exhibitions entitled “Bob Marley 66th Birthday: Africa Unite” - Parish Library and Buff Bay Branch Library.
February 1 – 28 Black History Month displays/exhibitions - Main Library, Manchioneal, Long Bay, Hope Bay, Hector’s River, and Mt. Pleasant Branch Libraries.
February 1 – 28 Reggae Month displays/exhibitions entitled “The Story of Jamaican Music”. - Parish Library, Manchioneal, Buff Bay and Hector’s River Branch Libraries.
February 24 “Alexander Bustamante” display – Parish Library.
February 25 Jamaica Day displays entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on Our Heritage” - Manchioneal and Hector’s River Branch Libraries.
March 3 Display on “Peace Day” - Parish Library, Long Bay, Hope Bay & Hector’s River Branch Libraries
March 8 International Women’s Day display entitled “Education and Training: Decent Work for Women” – Parish Library
March 22 Display on “World Water Day” – Buff Bay Branch Library
Promotional Activities
2010
April 1 –December 31 15 Spanish Club sessions – Parish Library
April 1 –December 31 8 Music Club sessions – Parish Library
April – June 37 story hour sessions - conducted at all service points.
April 1 –December 31 71 class visits – all service points.
April 14 Speak Up! Speak Out! Debate Competition - Parish Library
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2010
May 27 “Would You Like to Become a Librarian” display – Parish Library
May 27 Film Shows – “Monster House” & “Homeless to Harvard” – Parish Library
Movie Review - “Matilda” – Parish Library
July 12 - 23 Summer Programme entitled “Learn to Read: Read to Learn @ Your Library” – Parish Library and six branch libraries
July 23 National Reading Competition Motorcade
August 20 Story Hour – Mt. Pleasant Branch Library
September 8 School Visit by Buff Bay Branch Library – Windsor Castle All Age - Introduction to E-stories
September 24 Movie: “Chrissa Stands Strong” – Parish Library
September 24 Story Hour – Parish Library
2011
January 1 – March 31 13 class visits
January 1 –March 31 32 story hour sessions - conducted at all service points.
January 2 Red Cross meeting – Mt. Pleasant Branch Library
February 6 Red Cross meeting – Mt. Pleasant Branch Library
February 16 Evening of Poetry was held in collaboration with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the Kiwanis Club of Port Antonio – Parish Library.
February 15 Presentations on Skin Bleaching entitled “Let’s Preserve the Skin” - Parish Library and Buff Bay Branch Library. Presenter: Dr. Carol Burrell, Family Dermatologist
February 18 Public lecture at Long Bay Branch Library entitled “Sexual Responsibility” Presenter: Nurse H. Thompson.
February 18 Hosted National School’s Debate Workshop - Parish Library
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2011
February 28 Hosted National School’s Debate Competition - Parish Library
February 21, 23 & 25 Workshops conducted at the Manchioneal Branch Library entitled “Family Health and Wealth”.
February 24 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library
February 25 Jamaica Day concerts - Hector’s River, Hope Bay and Mt. Pleasant Branch Libraries.
March 3 & 4 Workshops conducted at Hector’s River Branch Library entitled “Family Health and Wealth” by the Ministry of Health.
March 6 Red Cross meeting – Mt. Pleasant Branch Library
March 24 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library
March 31 Portland Parish Library Display and Book Exhibition mounted in support of the Portland 4H Achievement Day – College of Agriculture, Science and Education. Brochures and bookmarks were prepared.
St. Thomas
Public Education
2010
April 1 – 31 Display entitled “Urbanization and Health” - Parish Library.
April 4 Display entitled “Delay Reduces the Chance for Recovery. Stop Cancer Now” - Parish Library.
April 23 Display entitled “World Book and Copyright Day” - Parish Library.
May 1 - 31 Display entitled “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up” - Parish Library, Cheswick, Heartease, Yallahs and Seaforth Branch Libraries.
May 5 - 31 Display entitled “Math Display” - Parish Library.
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2010
June 1- 30 Display entitled “Disaster Preparedness Be in the Know… don’t just go with the Flow” - Parish Library, Seaforth, Yallahs, Heartease, Port Morant and Cheswick Branch Libraries
June 7 - 30 Display entitled “Have You Read These” - Cheswick Branch Library.
June 21 - 30 Display entitled “World Cup 2010” - Parish Library.
June 21 - 30 Display entitled “History of FIFA World Cup”-Yallahs Branch Library.
October 7 – 30 Display entitled “Inspire, Remember, empower and Give Hope” – Parish Library, Yallahs, Cheswick and Seaforth Branch Libraries
October 11 - 30 Display entitled “Believe In Jamaica… Our Land, Our People, Our Heritage”- Parish Library, Yallahs, Cheswick and Seaforth Branch Libraries
October 30 Display entitled “The Library is your highway to information & reading is the vehicle to get you there” - Cheswick Branch Library
November 2 - 30 Display entitled “Parent the Right Way: Read, Talk, Play With Your Child Every Day” - Parish Library, Yallahs, Cheswick and Seaforth Branch Libraries.
December 1 Display entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights”- Parish Library, Yallahs, Cheswick and Seaforth Branch Libraries.
December 10 Display entitled “Human Rights Defenders Who Act to End Discrimination”-Yallahs Branch Library.
December 18 - 31 Display entitled “Christmas Around the World”-Parish Library, Yallahs, Cheswick and Seaforth Branch Libraries.
December 29 Display entitled “Your Health Corner”- Cheswick Branch Library.
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2011
January 9 -15 Display entitled “When An Earthquake Strikes, Be Bold, Drop, Cover and Hold”- Parish Library, Seaforth, Yallahs, Heartease, and Cheswick Branch Libraries.
February 1 -28 Display entitled “Black History” & “Reggae Month”- Parish Library, Seaforth, Yallahs, Heartease, and Cheswick Branch Libraries.
February 3 Display entitled “Studying Techniques”- Cheswick Branch Library.
February 23 Display entitled “The Importance of Reading”-Yallahs Early Childhood Center.
February 25 Display entitled “Celebrating Jamaica, Feasting on Our Heritage”- White Horses Primary School
March 1 Display entitled “Peace…From Start To Finish”- Parish Library
March 14 Display entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights” - Parish Library.
March 7 - 31 Display entitled “Consumers for Fair Financial Services”- Parish Library and Seaforth Branch Library.
March 7 Display entitled “Equal Access to Education, Training and Science & Technology”- Cheswick Branch Library.
March 30 Display entitled “Value-Added Agriculture For Youth Transformation & Entrepreneurship”- Morant Bay Primary School Library
Promotional Activities
2010
November 19 Forum on “Bee Keeping: A Viable Economic Alternative”- Cheswick Branch Library.
November 29 Display entitled “Parenting the Right Way: Read, Talk and Play With Your Child Everyday”- Parish Library.
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REGION VI
St. Elizabeth
Public Education
2010
April Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Don’t Delay… Prevention and Early Detection Saves Lives” – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Lewisville, Red Bank and Warminster Branch Libraries.
April 27 – May 3 Reading Week exhibition entitled “The Jamaica Reading Association: We Teach the Nation to Succeed”. – Parish Library, Balaclava, Junction, Lewisville, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
May 3 – 8 Education Week exhibition entitled “Creative Partnerships Sustaining Opportunities for National Development” – Parish Library, Balaclava, Junction, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
May 1-31 Child Month exhibition entitled “All I want is a chance to grow up”. – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
May 23 Exhibition mounted to mark Labour Day at Junction Branch Library
June 1-30 Road Safety Month exhibition entitled “Respect is Safety” – Parish Library
June 1-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Be in the Know…Don’t just go with the Flow” - Parish Library, Junction, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz and Southfield Branch Libraries
July 27 – August 7 Emancipation/Independence exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie & Junction Branch Libraries
August 17 Exhibition mounted to commemorate Marcus Garvey’s birthday at Balaclava Branch Library
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September 7 Exhibition mounted to commemorate Miss Lou’s birthday at the Parish Library, Balaclava and Junction Branch Libraries.
September 27 – October 3 Tourism Week exhibition entitled “Tourism and Biodiversity."- Parish Library
October 16 – 24 Heritage Week exhibition entitled “Believe in Jamaica …. Our Land, Our Heritage" – Parish Library, Balaclava, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz and Warminster Branch Libraries
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Protect our Women, fight Breast Cancer” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
October 26 – 31 Family Planning Week exhibition entitled "Family Planning is for Everyone."– Parish Library, Balaclava, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
October 26 – 31 Fire Safety Awareness Week exhibition entitled - “Partnering with communities for fire safety.” – Parish Library, Elderslie, Malvern and Southfield Branch Libraries
November 1-30 Drug Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Stop and Think, Drugs not the Link”- Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
Parenting Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way - Read, Talk, Play with your Child Every Day.” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries.
Youth Month exhibition entitled “Jamaican Youth: Organizing, Integrating, participating for Development” - Southfield Branch Library
Local Government Month exhibition entitled “Local Government Reform: putting governance in your hands”. – Parish Library
December 1 World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights”– Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and
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December 1 – 31 Exhibition mounted on the History of Christmas at Junction Branch Library
2011
January 9 – 15 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “When an Earthquake Strikes: Be Bold. Drop, Cover, Hold.” – Parish Library, Junction, Nain, and Santa Cruz Branch Libraries
February Black History Month exhibition entitled “African/Americans and the Civil War” – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
February 6 Exhibition mounted to commemorate Bob Marley’s birthday at Parish Library, Malvern and Santa Cruz Branch Libraries
February 7 -14 Safer Sex Week exhibition entitled “Protect your love, use a glove”- Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
March 2 Peace Day exhibition entitled “Peace, from Start to Finish”. - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries
Promotional Activities
2010
April 13 Exhibition mounted at Independence Park for St. Elizabeth Horticultural Flower Show on April 5, 2010 entitled “St. Elizabeth- the Bread Basket of Jamaica”
March – August National Reading Competition – Theme: “Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ your Library”
May 26 Class visit – Mayfield All Age School – Southfield Branch Library
July 19 – 30 Summer Programme at all service points entitled “Learn to Read, Read to Learn @ your Library.”
September 20 Class Visit – New Market Preparatory School – Lewisville Branch Library
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September 21, 22 Class Visit – Mayfield All Age School – Southfield Branch Library
November 1 Class Visit – Mocho Basic School – Lewisville Branch Library
November 8 Class Visit – Tidy Tots Educare – Parish Library
November 17 Class Visit – Lewisville High School – Lewisville Branch Library
2011
February 7 Class Visit – Mocho Basic School – Lewisville Branch Library
February 9 Class Visit – Burnt Savannah Primary School – Parish Library
February 11, 18 Class Visit – Top Hill Primary School – Southfield Branch Library
February 25 Exhibition/ story hour at Beersheba All Age School for Jamaica Day – Parish Library “Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage”
March 2 Exhibition mounted at Newell High School for 4H Clubs Achievement Day
March 23 Class Visit – Mountainside Primary School – Parish Library
Networking with Other Agencies
2010
October 1-31 Displays highlighting the Credit Union movement were mounted at the Parish Library, Balaclava, Santa Cruz and Southfield Branch Libraries in commemoration of Credit Union in October
October 10 - 16 Mental Health Week Exhibitions were mounted at the Parish Library and Santa Cruz Branch Library entitled “Mental and Health and Chronic Physical Illnesses. The need is for Continued and Integrated Care” in association with the St. Elizabeth Health Department
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2011
February 4 Official Opening of the JCDC Creative Writing Exhibition at the Parish Library
Westmoreland
Public Education
2010
April 18 – 30 Administrative Professionals Week Exhibition mounted at Petersfield Branch Library
May 10- -30 Child Month Exhibition entitled “All I want is for a chance to grow up” mounted at the Parish Library, Bethel Town and Beeston Spring Branch Libraries.
May 19 – 22 Display for Workers Week mounted at the Parish Library. Official opening took place on May 20, 2010 by Mr. Delford Morgan, Attorney-at-Law.
May 21 – 28 World Press Freedom exhibition entitled “Freedom of Information: the right to know” at the Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library.
June 1 – 30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Be in the Know, don’t just go with the flow” mounted at the Parish Library, Beeston Spring and Darliston Branch Libraries.
June 3 – 30 World Environment Day exhibition entitled “Many species, one plant, one future” mounted at Petersfield Branch Library.
June 14 – 29 Fathers Day display entitled “The importance of the male in child rearing” - Petersfield Branch Library.
June 14 - 30 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking exhibition entitled “Think Health not Drugs” at the Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library.
June 10 -31 World Population Day display entitled “Everyone Counts” at the Petersfield Branch Library.
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2010
July 27 – August 7 Independence/ Emancipation exhibition entitled “I believe in Jamaica” mounted at the Parish Library, Petersfield and Negril Branch Libraries.
August 7 – 31 Birthday tribute to Marcus Garvey display entitled “Honouring a Hero” at the Petersfield Branch Library.
September 6 – 11 Exhibition to commemorate the birthday of the Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverly “The Life and Times of a Cultural Icon” mounted at the Parish Library and Darliston Branch Library.
September 9 – 30 World Tourism Day exhibition entitled “Tourism and Biodiversity” at Petersfield Branch Library.
October 6 – 29 National Heritage Week exhibition entitled “I Believe in Jamaica, our people, our land, our heritage” was mounted at all service points.
October 20- 25 International Credit Union Day at the Parish Library.
October 21 – 30 Beast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Protect our Women, fight Breast Cancer” at Petersfield and Darliston Branch Libraries.
November 1 – 30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the right way, Read, Talk, Play with your child everyday” at the Parish Library, Whitehouse, Petersfield, Bethel Town and Negril Branch Libraries.
November 8 – 30 Drug Awareness Month display entitled “Be Aware” at the Beeston Spring Branch Library.
November 16 – 30 Diabetes Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Diabetes: Education and Prevention” at the Parish Library and Darliston Branch Library.
December 1 World AIDS Day display entitled “Universal Access and Human Rights” at the Parish Library, Bethel Town, Beeston Spring and Darliston Branch Libraries.
December 8 – 31 Exhibition entitled “Christmas in Jamaica” at the Parish Library, St. Leonards and Petersfield Branch Libraries.
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2011
January 10 – 15 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “When an earthquake strikes: Be Bold, Drop, Cover, Hold” - Parish Library, Bethel Town, Beeston Spring and St. Leonards Branch Libraries.
February 3 – 8 Bob Marley Birthday Tribute entitled “The impact of Bob Marley’s music” mounted at the Parish Library.
February 8 - 28 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Honouring our Nation Builders” mounted at all service points.
February 25 Exhibition to mark Jamaica Day entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: feasting on the heritage” mounted at the Parish Library, Whitehouse, Petersfield, Negril and Bethel Town Branch Libraries.
March 2 – 11 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: pathway to decent work for women” at the Parish Library.
March 15 – 22 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Consumers for fair financial services” mounted at Bethel Town and Darliston Branch Libraries.
March 22 – 31 World Meteorological Day exhibition entitled “Climate for you” at the Parish Library.
Promotional Activities
2010
April 21 – 30 World Book and Copyright Day exhibition mounted at the Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library.
April 22 Librarian made presentation on “Librarianship as a Career” at Godfrey Stewart High School – Parish Library
May 6 Exhibition on Reading mounted at Godfrey Stewart High School.
May 3 – 24 Read Across Jamaica Day “The right to know and read” at Petersfield Branch Library.
July 19 – 31 Summer Programme at all service points “Learn to read, read to learn @ your library.
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2010
September 8 – 13 International Literacy Day exhibition entitled “The power of women’s literacy” at the Parish Library
October 30 – November 6 Library Week exhibition entitled “Diversity, Challenge, Resilience, School Libraries, have it all” mounted at the Parish Library.
Collaboration with Community Agencies
2010
June 27 Exhibition mounted at the Westmoreland Horticultural Society Flower Show “Summer’s Bounty” held at Mannings High School
September 7 – 15 The National Environmental Planning Agency travelling exhibition entitled “2010: the international year of biodiversity” was hosted at the Parish Library.
September 16 JCDC’s tribute to Miss Lou entitled “Boonoononus time” was hosted at the Parish Library.
November 18 A talk given at Grange Hill Primary School Parent’s Empowerment Day on the topic “Parents and their role in getting children to read”
November 18 Administrative Officer participated as a judge in the Westmoreland Parish Council Debate at the Savanna-la-mar Anglican Church Hall
November 30 The Rockhouse Foundation sponsored Green Challenge Quiz and Poster competition held at the Negril Branch Library.
2011
February 7 – 18 JCDC Creative Writing travelling exhibition mounted at the Parish Library.
March 4 Exhibition mounted at the Westmoreland 4H Achievement Day “Promoting entrepreneurship among youths” at Sean Lavery Faith Hall
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Appendix SLN 001
SCHOOL LIBRARIES SERVED BY REGIONS
Primary School Libraries Served High School Libraries Served Regions Inf. Prim All- P.J.H Spec. Total P.J.H. Tech. Sec. Spec. Total Grand . Age . High High Total
1 11 139 31 24 2 207 2 2 36 2 42 249
2 4 60 33 11 - 108 1 2 10 - 13 121
3 5 97 30 15 - 147 2 0 21 - 23 170
4 5 90 24 9 - 128 4 2 8 - 14 142
5 2 65 12 4 - 83 5 1 9 - 15 98
6 2 89 31 8 - 130 2 2 12 - 16 146
Total 29 540 161 71 2 803 16 9 96 2 123 926
** N.B. 16 Primary and Junior High Schools served received both Primary and High School services as follows: Region 1: Constant Spring & White Marl Primary & Junior High Schools (2) Region 2: Bellevue Primary & Junior High (1) Hatfield & Rest Primary and Junior High Schools Region 3: (2) Region 4: Moneague, Enfield, Mt. Angus & Retreat Primary & Junior High Schools (4) Region 5: Avocat, Mt. Hermon, Bath, Cedar Valley & Port Morant Primary & Junior High Schools (5) Region 6: Elderslie & New Hope Primary & Junior High Schools (2)
Key:
Inf.: Infant Prim.: Primary P.J.H.: Primary & Junior High Spec.: Special Tech. High: Technical High Sec. High: Secondary High
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Appendix SLN 002 DONATIONS
Donors Resource Material Quantity Wolmer’s Trust High & Preparatory Schools Booklets 300 copies Rosseau Primary Books 103 copies Culture, Health, Art, Sports and Education Books 163 copies (CHASE) Mr. Raymond Wright Books 58 copies National Environmental & Planning Agency Booklets 2,000 copies (NEPA) Leaflets 2,175 copies Rotary Race to Literacy Book Drive Project Books 163,524 copies CDs 794 copies Cassettes 104 copies Video Tape 4 copies Posters/Charts 1,782 sets Pamphlets 13 copies Magazines 488 copies Flash Cards 15 packs Note Cards 3 packs Elkanah Rhule Books 3 copies United States Agency for International Books 200 copies Development (USAID) The Early Childhood Commission Books 8 copies Nex Generation Family Foundation Ltd. Periodicals 8 copies Planning Institute of Jamaica Book 1 copy Total 164,060 Books 2,300 Booklets 496 Magazines 13 Pamphlets 2,175 Leaflets 794 CDs 104 Cassettes 4 Video Tapes 1,782 sets Posters/Charts 15 pks. Flash Cards 3 pks. Note Cards
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List of Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries
Active School Libraries All Age
Constitution Hill All Age Gordon Town All Age (Louise Bennett Region 1 Coverly)
Greenwich All Age St. Andrew King Weston All Age
Mount James Age Primary Red Hills All Age
Rock Hall All Age August Town Primary Somerset All Age & Infant Balmagie Primary Woodford All Age Bowden Hill Primary
Drews Avenue Primary & Infant Primary & Junior High Duhaney Park Primary
Dunrobin Primary Allman Hill Primary & Junior High Dupont Primary & Infant Balcombe Drive Primary & Junior High Excelsior Primary Brandon Hill Primary & Junior High Friendship Brook Primary Constant Spring Primary & Junior High George Headley Primary Dallas Primary & Junior High Golden Spring Primary Hall’s Delight Primary & Junior High Golden Valley Primary & Infant John Mills Primary & Junior High & Infant Half Way Tree Primary Maverley Primary & Junior High Harbour View Primary Melrose Primary & Junior High Hope Valley Experimental Primary & Infant Micro Practising Primary & Junior High Lawrence Tavern Primary New Day Primary & Junior High Mannings Hill Primary Seaward Primary & Junior High Mona Heights Primary Shortwood Practising Infant & Primary & Mount Fletcher Primary Junior High New Gardens Primary & Infant Stony Hill Primary & Junior High & Infant New Providence Primary Swallowfield Primary & Junior High Pembroke Hall Primary
Rousseau Primary High St. Francis Primary & Infant
St. Peter Claver Primary Charlie Smith High St. Richards Primary Clan Carthy High Tarrant Primary Donald Quarrie High Tower Hill Primary Haile Selassie High
Mavis Bank High
Mona High
Norman Manley High
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Special St. Catherine
Danny Williams School for the Deaf Infant Lister Mair Gilby High School for the Deaf Spanish Town Infant Kingston Waterford Infant Bridgeport Infant Infant Primary All Saints Infant Alpha Infant Angels Primary Central Branch Infant Ascot Primary St. Anne’s Infant Bartons Primary St. Joseph’s Infant Bellas Gate Primary St. Michael’s Infant Belmont Park Primary Berwick Primary Primary Bonnett Primary Bridgeport Primary Alpha Primary Eltham Park Primary Franklin Town Primary Ensom City Primary Holy Rosary Primary Ewarton Primary Jessie Ripoll Primary Friendship Primary St. Aloysius Primary Giblatore Primary St. Anne’s Primary Greater Portmore Primary Guanaboa Vale Primary All Age Guys Hill Primary Harewood Primary Rennock Lodge All Age Hartlands Pimary Horizon Park Primary Primary & Junior High Independence City Primary Jericho Primary Norman Gardens Primary & Junior High Jubilee Town Primary Windward Road Primary & Junior High Kensington Primary Marlie Hill Primary High Marlie Mount Primary & Infant McAuley Primary Holy Trinity High Mount Hermon Primary Kingston High Mount Nebo Primary St. Anne’s High Old Harbour Bay Primary Tivoli Gardens High Old Harbour Primary Vauxhall High Orangefield Primary Pear Tree Grove Primary 259
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Redwood Primary Guys Hill High Rose Hill Primary Innswood High Sargeantville Primary Jonathan Grant High Seafield Primary & Infant McGrath High Simon Primary Old Harbour High Southborough Primary Spanish Town High Spanish Town Primary St. Catherine High Springvale Primary Tacius Golding High St. Johns Primary Waterford High Time and Patience Primary Top Hill Primary Technical High Top Jackson Primary Wakefield Primary Jose Marti Technical High Waterford Primary York Street Primary Region 2
All Age St James
Kentish All Age Infant Lluidas Vale All Age Lucky Valley All Age Cambridge Infant New Mount Industry All Age Montego Bay Infant Spring Gardens All Age St. Mary’s All Age Primary Tydixon All Age Watermount All Age Cambridge Primary Chatsworth Primary Primary & Junior High Corinaldi Avenue Primary Howard Cooke Primary Braeton Primary& Junior High Irwin Primary Linstead Primary & Junior High Mount Zion Primary Mount Moreland Primary & Junior High Roehampton Primary Point Hill Leased Primary & Junior High Sunderland Primary Rosemount Primary & Junior High Tower Hill Primary Troja Primary& Junior High Vaughnsfield Primary & Infant
High All Age
Ascot High Bogue Hill All Age Bog Walk High Goodwill All Age & Infant Bridgeport High John’s Hall All Age Cumberland High Lethe All Age Eltham High Lottery All Age Ewarton High Orange Hill All Age Glengoffe High Somerton All Age & Infant Greater Portmore High Sudbury All Age 260
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Primary & Junior High Primary & Junior High
Albion Primary & Junior High Bethel Primary & Junior High Farm Primary & Junior High Sandy Bay Primary & Junior High Flankers Primary & Junior High Mount Salem Primary & Junior High High
High Green Island High Rusea’s High Anchovy High Cambridge High Technical High Maldon High St. James High Knockalva Technical High
Technical High Trelawny
Herbert Morrison Technical High Primary
Hanover Albert Town Primary & Infant Brampton Primary Infant Daniel Town Primary Freemans Hall Primary & Infant Lucea Infant Kinloss Primary Refuge Primary Primary Rio Bueno Primary Salt Marsh Primary Brownsville Primary Spring Garden Primary & Infant Clifton Primary Stewart Town Primary Cove Primary Troy Primary Esher Primary Unity Primary Green Island Primary Waldensia Primary Gurney’s Mount Primary Wilson’s Run Primary Kendal Primary Lucea Primary All Age Mount Hannah Primary Pell River Primary Duncan’s All Age Pondside Primary Falmouth All Age Watford Hill Primary Primary & Junior High All Age Bellevue Primary & Junior High Askenish All Age Low River Primary & Junior High Chester Castle All Age Friendship All Age High Hillsbrook All Age Riverside All Age Albert Town High 261
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Cedric Titus High Harry Watch All Age Muschett High Kendal All Age Nazareth All Age Region 3 Patrick Town All Age
Manchester Primary & Junior High
Infant Bethabara Primary & Junior High Hatfield Primary & Junior High Bethabara Infant Mandeville Primary & Junior High Mandeville Infant New Forest Primary & Junior High & Infant Porus Infant New Green Primary & Junior High Villa Road Primary & Junior High Primary High Albion Primary Auchtembeddie Primary Bellefield High Bethany Primary Christiana High Bryce Primary Cross Keys High Chantilly Primary May Day High Christiana (Leased) Primary & Infant Mile Gully High Coley Mountain Primary Porus High Ferguson Primary Winston Jones High Frankfield Primary & Infant Grove Town Primary Clarendon Harmons Primary Huntley Primary Infant Marlie Hill Primary New Broughton Primary May Pen Infant Old England Primary Plowden Primary Primary Porus Primary Pratville Primary & Infant Alley Primary Prospect Primary Alston Primary & Infant Ramble Primary Ashley Primary & Infant Richmond Primary Brandon Hill Primary Rose Hill Primary Bunkers Hill Primary Snowdon Primary Coffee Piece Primary St. Jago Primary Denbigh Primary Victoria Town Primary Effortville Primary Woodlands Primary Elgin Primary Frankfield Primary & Infant All Age Gimme-me-bit Primary Hazard Primary Campbell’s Castle All Age James Hill Primary Craighead All Age Kilsyth Primary & Infant 262
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May Pen Primary Kellits High Mineral Heights Primary Kemps Hill High Moravia Primary Lennon High Pleasant Valley Primary Spaldings High Ritches Primary Thompson Town High Sanguinetti Primary Simon Primary & Infant Region 4 Spaldings Primary Treadlight Primary St. Ann Tweedside Primary York Town Primary Infant
All Age Brown’s Town Infant
Beulah All Age Primary Cumberland All Age John Austin All Age Aboukir Primary Johns Hall All Age Alderton Primary McNie All Age Bensonton Primary Portland Cottage All Age Brown’s Town Primary Rock River All Age Camperdown Primary Sunbury All Age Cascade Primary Wood Hall All Age Eccleston Primary Fort George Primary & Infant Primary & Junior High Free Hill Primary Grant’s Mountain Primary Chandlers Pen Primary & Junior High Murray Mountain Primary Crofts Hill Primary & Junior High Ocho Rios Primary Cross Primary & Junior High Prickly Pole Primary Garlogie Primary & Junior High Priory Primary Green Park Primary & Junior High St. Ann’s Bay Primary Hayes Primary & Junior High Sturge Town Primary Osbourne Store Primary & Junior High Waltham Primary Rest Primary & Junior High Watsonville Primary York Castle Primary High All Age Alston High Bustamante High Beecher Town All Age Central High Chalky Hill All Age Clarendon College Claremont All Age Claude McKay High Clarksonville All Age Denbigh High Gilbraltar All Age Edwin Allen High Runaway Bay All Age Foga Road High St. George’s All Age Garvey Maceo High Village All Age 263
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Walkerswood All Age Port Maria Primary Watt Town All Age Ramble Primary Richmond Primary & Infant Primary & Junior High Rock River Primary Rose Bank Primary Bamboo Primary & Junior High Trinity Primary Steer Town Primary & Junior High Wallingford Primary Water Valley Primary High Woodside Primary Zion Hill Primary Aabuthnott Gallimore High Brown’s Town High All Age Ocho Rios High Annotto Bay All Age Technical High Bromley All Age
Marcus Garvey Technical High Primary & Junior High
Clonmel Primary & Junior High St. Mary Enfield Primary & Junior High Highgate Primary & Junior High Primary Mount Angus Primary & Junior High Retreat Primary & Junior High Albion Mountain Primary Baxter’s Mountain Primary High Beecham Hill Primary & Infant Bellefield Primary Annotto Bay High Boscobel Primary Brimmer Vale High Brainerd Primary Islington High Carron Hall Primary Oracabessa High Devon Pen Primary Tacky High Elliot Primary & Infant Epsom Primary Technical High Free Hill Primary & Infant Galina Primary & Infant St. Mary Technical High School Goshen Primary Jack’s River Primary Region 5 Labyrinth Primary Lewisburg Primary Portland Long Road Primary Marlborough Primary Infant Mason Hall Primary May River Primary Boundbrook Infant Mount Joseph Primary New Orange Hill Primary & Infant Oracabessa Primary 264
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Primary Arcadia Primary Dalvey Primary Bellevue Primary Easington Primary Birnamwood Primary Golden Grove Primary & Infant Boston Primary & Infant Grants Pen Primary Buff Bay Primary Hayfield Primary Bybrook Primary Johnson Mountain Primary Coopers Hill Primary Lyssons Primary Fair Prospect Primary Lystra Primary Fairfield Primary Morant Bay Primary Fruitful Vale Primary Old Pera Primary Ken Wright Primary Pear Tree River Primary & Infant Port Antonio Primary Prospect Primary Reach Primary Rowlandsfield Primary Sherwood Forest Primary Seaforth Primary Shirley Castle Primary Thornton Primary Tranquility Primary Trinityville Primary Windsor Forest Primary White Horses Primary Woburn Lawn Primary All Age Yallahs Primary
Drapers All Age All Age Manchioneal All Age Rock Hall All Age Bethseda All Age Windsor Castle All Age Primary & Junior High Primary & Junior High Bath Primary & Junior High Avocat Primary & Junior High Cedar Valley Primary & Junior High & Comfort Castle Primary & Junior High Infant Fellowship Primary & Junior High Port Morant Primary & Junior High Moore Town Primary & Junior High Mt. Hermon Primary & Junior High High
High Morant Bay High Paul Bogle High Buff Bay High Robert Lightbourne High Fair Prospect High Seaforth High Happy Gove High Yallahs High Port Antonio High Technical High St. Thomas St. Thomas Technical High Primary
Airy Castle Primary 265
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Region 6 All Age
St. Elizabeth Bethlehem All Age & Infant Bogue All Age Primary Fullerswood All Age Giddy Hall All Age Balaclava Primary Goshen All Age Ballards Valley Primary Mayfield All Age Barbary Hall Primary Middle Quarters All Age Bigwoods Primary Quickstep All Age Black River Primary & Infant Rose Hall All Age Brinkley Primary Springfield All Age Bull Savannah Primary Burnt Savannah Primary Primary & Junior High Carisbrook Primary Clapham Primary Aberdeen Primary & Junior High Epping Forest Primary Elderslie Primary & Junior High Frazer Primary Nain Primary & Junior High Fyffes Pen Primary Santa Cruz Primary & Junior High Geneva Primary Glen Stuart Primary High Happy Grove Primary Holland Primary B.B. Coke High Hopeton Primary Balaclava High Hopewell Primary Black River High Kilmarnock Primary Lacovia High Lacovia Primary Lewisville High Leeds Primary Maggotty High Merrywood Primary Newell High Mount Osbourne Primary Mountainside Primary Technical High Mulgrave Primary Newton Primary St. Elizabeth Technical High Parottee Primary Pedro Plains Primary Westmoreland Pondside Primary Russells Primary Infant Sandy Bank Primary Schoolfield Primary Savanna-la-mar Infant Seaview Primary Siloah Primary Primary St. Mary’s Primary Thornton Primary Barneyside Primary Top Hill Primary Beaufort Primary Blauwearie Primary Broughton Primary 266
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Cairn Curran Primary Caledonia All Age Chantilly Primary Dundee All Age Cokes View Primary Mount Airy All Age Darliston Primary Revival All Age Enfield Primary & Infant Seaford Town All Age Friendship Primary Sheffield All Age Grange Hill Primary Williamsfield All Age Haddo Primary & Infant Holly Hill Primary & Infant Primary & Junior High Kings Primary Little London Primary Strawberry Primary & Junior High Moreland Hill Primary New Works Primary & Infant High Peggy Barry Primary & Infant Petersfield Primary & Infant Godfrey Stewart High Porters Mountain Primary Grange Hill High Savanna-la-mar Primary Little London High Sir Clifford Campbell Primary Maud McLeod High St. Paul’s Primary Petersfield High Unity Primary Technical High
All Age Frome Technical High
Ashton All Age Bethel Town All Age
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Partially Active School Libraries All Age
Region 1 Adelphi All Age Barrett Town All Age St. Andrew Buckingham All Age Granville All Age Primary Mount Horeb All Age & Infant Springfield All Age Cavaliers Primary St. Patrick’s Primary Primary & Junior High
Kingston Catadupa Primary & Junior High Garland Primary & Junior High Infant Hanover Allman Town Infant Primary Primary Cacoon Castle Primary Rollington Town Primary Middlesex Corner Primary Tavares Gardens Primary Mount Peto Primary Mount Ward Primary St. Catherine St. Simon’s Primary
Primary All Age
Cedar Valley Primary & Infant Cacoon All Age Cave Valley All Age Primary & Junior High Chambers Pen All Age Claremont All Age White Marl Primary & Junior High Maryland All Age Upper Rock Spring All Age & Infant Region 2 Primary & Junior High St. James Success Primary & Junior High Primary Trelawny Anchovy Primary Bickerseth Primary & Infant Infant Catherine Hall Primary, Infant & Special Education Falmouth Infant Dumfries Primary Maldon Primary Primary Niagara Primary Alps Primary & Infant 268
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Clarke’s Town Primary Clarendon Duanvale Primary Granville Primary Infant Hampden Primary & Infant Hastings Primary Alley Infant Sawyers Primary Ulster Spring Primary Primary
All Age Anderson Town Primary Arthurs Seat Primary First Hill All Age Bailleston Primary Wait-A-Bit All Age Brixton Primary Warsop All Age Collington Primary Free Town Primary Region 3 Gravel Hill Primary Kellits Primary Manchester Long Look Primary Main Ridge Primary Primary Milk River Primary Mitchell’s Hill Primary Alligator Pond Primary Mitchell Town Primary Bellefield Primary Mocho Primary Broadleaf Primary Morgan’s Forest Primary & Infant Christiana Moravian Primary Morgan’s Pass Primary Ebenezer Primary Mount Airy Primary & Infant Fairfield Primary Mount Carmel Primary McIntosh Memorial Primary Mount Providence Primary Medina Primary Park Hall Primary Mount Olivet Primary Pindars Valley Primary Somerset Primary Prospect Primary Zion Hill Primary Race Course Primary Red Hills Primary All Age Richmond Park Primary Rock Primary Comfort Hall All Age Rosewell Primary Devon All Age Salt Savannah Primary & Infant Mizpah All Age Scotts Pass Primary Pike All Age Smithville Primary Robin’s Hall All Age Thompson Town Primary St. Paul All Age Victoria Primary Top Hill All Age & Infant Wanstead Primary & Infant Waterloo All Age Watsonton Primary
All Age
Aenon Town All Age 269
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Chapelton All Age Waltham Abbey Primary Crooked River All Age Mount Liberty All Age All Age Staceyville All Age Toll Gate All Age & Infant Bohemia All Age Trout Hall All Age Discovery Bay All Age Exchange All Age Primary & Junior High Golden Grove All Age Keith All Age Four Paths Primary & Junior High Linton Park All Age Leicesterfield Primary & Junior High Lower Buxton All Age Moores Primary & Junior High Madras All Age Philadelphia All Age Region 4 Primary & Junior High St. Ann Higgins Land Primary & Junior High Infant Muirhouse Primary & Junior High Stephney Primary & Junior High Charlton Infant St. Ann’s Bay Infant St. Mary
Primary Infant
Alva Primary & Infant Carron Hall Infant Bethany Primary Port Maria Infant Breadnut Hill Primary Charlton Primary Primary Chester Primary Clapham Primary Camberwell Primary Clydesdale Primary Derry Primary Epworth Primary Donnington Primary Hoolebury Primary Gayle Primary Inverness Primary & Infant Hillside Primary Iron’s Mountain Primary Jeffery Town Primary Jeffreyville Primary Jobs Hill Primary Liberty Hill Primary Mahoe Hill Primary Lime Hall Primary Martin’s Primary Lime Tree Garden Primary & Infant Preston Primary Mount Moriah Primary & Infant Preston Hill Primary Mount Waddy Primary Robins Bay Primary Mount Zion Primary Scotts Hall Primary Parry Town Primary Three Hills Primary Retirement Primary Servite Primary Turnberry Primary 270
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All Age Region 6
Hampstead All Age St. Elizabeth Newstead All Age Paisley All Age Primary
Primary & Junior High Austin Primary Beersheba Primary Jackson Primary & Junior High Braes River Primary Crawford Primary Lalor Primary Region 5 Marie Cole Memorial Primary Morningside Primary Portland Newcombe Valley Primary Nightingale Grove Primary Infant Park Mountain Primary Pepper Primary Port Antonio Infant Red Bank Primary Retirement Primary Primary Roses Valley Primary Slipe Leased Primary Belle Castle Primary & Infant St. Alban’s Primary Charles Town Primary White Hill Primary Claverty Cottage Primary Norwich Primary All Age Rural Hill Primary Ginger Hill All Age All Age Lititz All Age and Infant Pisgah All Age Black Hill All Age Maidstone All Age Primary & Junior High St. Margaret’s Bay All Age Accompong Primary & Junior High
St. Thomas Westmoreland
Primary Infant
Amity Hall Primary & Infant St. John’s Infant Barking Lodge Primary Middleton Primary Primary Minto Primary Mt. Vernon Primary Carmel Primary Penlyne Castle Primary Ferris Primary Richmond Gap Primary & Infant George’s Plain Primary Mount Hermon Primary 271
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New Castle Primary Paul Island Primary St. Leonard’s Primary
All Age
Content All Age Cornwall Mountain All Age Kew Park All Age & Infant Little Bay All Age & Infant Mearnsville All Age Negril All Age New Roads All Age Petersville All Age Retrieve All Age
Primary & Junior High
Kentucky Primary & Junior High Mount Grace Primary & Junior High Salem Primary & Junior High
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All Age Bounty Hall Primary Wakefield Primary Bios Content All Age Ginger Ridge All Age Region 3 Kitson Town All Age Paul Mountain All Age Manchester Planters Hall All Age & Infant Sligoville All Age Primary Tredegar Park All Age Mile Gully Primary
Region 2 Region 4 St. James St. Ann Primary Primary Barracks Road Primary Chetwood Memorial Primary Brittonville Primary
All Age Primary & Junior High Salt Spring All Age Salter’s Hill All Age Moneague Primary & Junior High
Primary & Junior High
Glendevon Primary & Junior High 274
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Primary & Junior High Aelous Valley All Age Bull Bay All Age Castleton Primary & Junior High
Region 5 Region 6
Portland St. Elizabeth
Primary Primary
Belvedere Primary Brompton Primary Bloomfield Primary Warminster Primary Boundbrook Primary Nonsuch Primary Westmoreland Orange Bay Primary Seaside Primary Primary Skibo Primary Windsor Primary Townhead Primary
All Age Primary & Junior High
Hope Bay All Age New Hope Primary & Junior High Mount Pleasant All Age
Primary & Junior High
Cascade Primary & Junior High
St. Thomas
Primary
Duckenfield Primary Font Hill Primary Hillside Primary John’s Town Primary Spring Garden Primary White Hall Primary Wilmington Primary Winchester Primary
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Promotional Activities
2010
April 18 Talk – Theme: “Care of Books and Benefits of Reading” – Nazareth All Age, Region 3
April 18-24 Reading Week Display – Theme: “Literacy A Bridge to Success” HQ
April 19 Exhibition – Theme: "The Importance of Reading" - Mt Salem Primary and Junior High & Niagara Primary, Region 2
April 21 Display - Theme: “Read to Explore Your World”, Region 3
April 25 Talk- Theme: “Reading and Types of Librarians” – Foga Road High, Region 3
April 26 Reading Week Display - Lethe Primary, Region 2
April 27 Talk - Theme: “Literacy” with exhibition and story reading – Granville All Age, Region 2
April 29 Display – Theme: “Literacy and Reading: The Way to Success” Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High, Region 1
May 5 Education Week Story Hour Sessions – Sts. Peter & Paul Preparatory, HQ
May 6 PowerPoint Presentation – Theme: “Learn to Read: Read to Learn”- Bloomfield All Age, Region 5
May 6 Talk – Theme: “Learn to Read: Read to Learn at your School Library” – Bethlehem All Age, Region 6
May 6 Story Hour Sessions – Sturge Town & Brittonville All Age, Region 4
May 7 Story Hour Session – Charlton Infant, Region 4
May 7 PowerPoint Presentation – Theme: “Reading” and movie review “Matilda” - Golden Grove & Thorton Primary, Region 5
May 13 Display – Theme: “Librarianship as a Career”- Region 3
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May 20 Display and Talk – Theme: “The Benefits of Reading”- Hatfield Primary & Junior High, Region 3
September 8 International Literacy Day Display - Theme: “Importance of Reading” - Fair Prospect Primary, Region 5
October 1-21 International School Library Month Display - Theme: “Diversity, Challenge, Resilience: School Libraries have it All” - HQ
October 7 Talk - Theme: “Literacy”- Holmwood Technical High, Region 3
October 14 International School Library Month- Theme: “Literacy is the Best Remedy: Read to be Literate” - Region 3
October 14 Talk - Theme: “Literacy”- Albion Primary, Region 3
October 19 Presentation - Bethabara Infant, Region 3
November 1-30 Parent Month Display - Theme: “Parent the Right Way: Read Talk, Play with your Child Everyday” – HQ, Region 5, McIntosh Memorial Primary, Region 3 and Barneyside Primary, Dundee and Content Gap All Age, Region 6.
November 11 Story Hour Session - Sudbury Basic, Region 2
November 17 Story Hour Session - Chetwood Memorial Primary, Region 2
November 24 Story Hour Session - Cambridge Infant, Region 2
November 24 Talk – Theme: “How to Encourage your Children to Read”- Naggo Head Infant - Region 1
November 25 Story Hour Session - Hanover Parish Library, Region 2
November 30 Story Hour Session - Somerton Primary & Infant - Region 2
November 30 Display - Theme: “Reading” - Black Hill All Age, Region 5
December 11 Presentation - Porus Primary, Region 3
2011
January 14 Story Hour Session – Woodlawn School of Special Education, Region 3
January 20 Story Hour Session – Holmwood Technical High, Region 3
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January 20 Presentation – Garlogie Primary & Junior High School.
February 15 Talk and Story Hour Session - Theme: “Black History”- Nazareth All Age, Region 3
February 17 Talks and Poetry Recital - Theme: “Black History”- Sunbury and Pleasant Valley All Age Schools, Region 3
February 23 Talk - Theme: “Literacy”- Holmwood Technical High, Region 3
February 23 Story Hour Session - Bensonton All Age, Region 4
March 2 Story Hour Session and Talk - Theme: “Black History”- Huntley Primary, Region 3
March 3 & 7 Library Tours - Irwin Primary, Region 2
Public Education 2010
April 7-8 Presentations - St. Joseph’s Teacher’s College Symposium, HQ
April 20 Display - Theme: “Care of Books” - Niagra Primary, Region 2
April 21 Poetry Competition - Holmwood Technical and Christiana High, Region 3
April 21 & 26 Reading Week – Theme: “Read to Learn: Learn to Read @ Your Library” A Reading Tree was displayed at Ken Wright Primary on April 21, 2010 and Paul Bogle High, on April 26, 2010, Region 5
April 24 Talks and Story Hour Sessions - Theme: “Parts and Care of Books”- Mizpah All Age, Region 3
April 24 Guest Speech and Story Hour Session - Paul Bogle High, Region 5
April 28 Display - Theme: “Care of Books”- Granville All Age, Region 2
April 29 Talk - Theme: “Knowing the Parts of a Book” - Region 3
May 1-31 Child Month Display - Theme: “All I Want is a Chance to Grow Up” - HQ
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May 3-10 Education Week Display – Theme: “Preparing Our Students for Future Success” - HQ
May 6 Talk - Theme: “Types of Librarians” - Ebenezer All Age, Region 3
May 12 Presentation – Theme: “Bibliography Writing” - August Town Primary, Region 1
May 13 Display – Theme: “Connecting Reading to Mathematics” - Region 3
May 18 Presentations – Theme: “Bibliography Writing” - Hope Valley Experimental Primary & Infant and Padmore All Age, Region 1
May 21 Talk-Rose Kindergarten & Preparatory, HQ
May 27 Education Week Display - “Reading is Everybody’s Business” Black Hill All Age, Region 5
May 31 Child Month Display - Grove & Green Island Primary, Region 2
June 1 – Nov 30 Hurricane Season - Regional Office, Region 5
June 1 Display –Theme: “Care of Books”- Kendal Primary, Region 2
June 2 Display –Theme: “Care of Books” - Pondside All Age, Region 2
June 2 Presentation – Theme: “Bibliography Writing” - Padmore All Age, Region 1
June 3 Display – Theme: “Care of Books” - Bethel Primary and Junior High and Hillsbrook All Age, Region 2
June 7 Display – Theme: “Care of Books” - St. Simon Primary and Chambers Pen All Age, Region 2
June 8 Talk – Theme: “Reading” and Story Hour Session – Winston Jones High, Region 3
June 9 Display – Theme: “Care of Books” - Cacoon Castle All Age, Region 2
June 10 Story Hour Sessions - Huntley All Age, Region 3
June 10 Education Week Display –Theme: “Reading is Everybody’s Business” - Windsor Castle All Age, Region 5
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June 14 Display – Theme: “Parts of a Book” - Goodwill and Brampton All Age, Region 2
June 16 Display – Theme: “Care of Books” – Daniel Town Primary, Region 2
August 1 Display - Theme: “Emancipation” - HQ
August 6 Display - Theme: “Independence” - HQ
September 8 International Literacy Day Display - Theme: “Women and Literacy”- HQ
October 10-18 National Heritage Week Display - Theme: “I Believe in Jamaica, Our People, Our Land, Our Heritage”- HQ, Arcadia Primary, Region 5 and Bigwoods, Mountainside, Crawford, Fyffes Pen, Siloah and Lalor Primary Schools, Region 6
October 12 Talk and Film Show - Theme: “Heritage”- McNie All Age, Region 3
October 13 Story Telling and Talks - Theme: “Parenting”- McIntosh Memorial Primary and Nazareth All Age, Region 3
October 26 Storytelling and Talk - Theme: “Heritage”- Fairfield Primary, Region 3
October 28 Talk- Theme: “International Library Month”- Bellefield Primary, Region 3
November 1-30 Drug Awareness Month Display - HQ
November 9 Talk - Theme: “Gender Awareness for Primary Schools”- Hope Valley Experimental Primary & Infant, Region 1
November 12 Talk - Theme: “Gender Awareness for Primary Schools”- Horizon Park Primary, Region 1
November 15 Talk - Ascot Primary, Region 1
November 15-17 Display - Theme: “Endangered Animals and Indigenous Plants” - Content All Age, Friendship, St. Leonards and Barneyside Primary Schools, Region 6
November 18 Talk - Theme: “International Library Month”- Mineral Heights Primary, Region 3
November 19 Talk - Lawrence Tavern Primary, Region 1
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December 1 World AIDS Day - Theme: “Universal Access and Human Rights”- HQ, Black Hill and Maidstone All Age, Region 5
2011
January 12-13 Earthquake Awareness Week- Theme: “When an Earthquake Strikes: Be Bold, Drop, Cover, Hold”- Region 3
January 13 Talk - Theme: “Earthquake Awareness”- Pike All Age, Region 3
January 19 Career Talk - Alston High, Region 3
January 19 Display - Theme: “The Technological Age: Creating the Path for a Brighter Future”, Region 3
February 24 Presentation - Theme: “Black Achievement in the Celebration of the Year of the People of Black Decent”- Tivoli Gardens High, Region 1
February 1-28 Black History Month Display - Theme: “Meet Some Outstanding Black Contributors” - Region 3
February 1-28 Black History Month Display - Windsor, Bybrook, Fair Prospect, Fruitful Vale and Rural Hill Primary, Black Hill and Windsor Castle All Age, Moore Town and Fellowship Primary & Junior High Schools, Region 5
March 18 Career Talk- Clarendon College, Region 3
March 18 & 23 Display - Theme: “Exploring Career Diversities in the 21st Century” - Region 3
Networking with other Agencies and Communities
2010
November 25 Display and Talk - Theme: “Parent the Right Way: Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday”- Region 3
2011
March 31 Exhibition and Word Puzzle- Theme: “Parts of a Book”- Portland 4H Youth Exposition, College of Arts, Science and Education, Region 5
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HRM 001: STAFF ESTABLISHMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORIES - AS AT MARCH 31, 2011
LIBRARY RESEARCH/ ACCOUNTING RECORDS DIRECTOR/ REGIONAL SENIOR LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT 1 & REFERENCE TECHNICAL ADMIN. PERSONNEL 1,2 & SECRETARIAL 1,2,3 CLERK / PARISH LIBRARIES D.DIRECTOR DIRECTOR LIBRARIAN 1,2&3 2 ASSISTANT OPERATOR OFFICERS 3 & 4 OFFICERS OTHER TOTAL
HEADQUARTERS 11 5 4 18 3 4 4 10 15 6 23 103
K.S.A.P.L. 1 1 16 19 2 3 1 4 10 24 33 114
CLARENDON 1 3 20 2 1 2 3 7 20 59
HANOVER 1 2 13 2 1 2 1 4 12 38
MANCHESTER 11418 213 4 83274
PORTLAND 1 1 4 7 2 1 2 3 3 12 36
ST. ANN 11418 212 3 52057
ST. CATHERINE 3 5 23 2 1 2 3 6 31 76
ST. ELIZABETH 11114 212 2 71647
ST. JAMES 11421 213 3 42161
ST. MARY 1 2 10 3 1 2 2 7 11 39
TRELAWNY 1 1 14 2 2 2 3 14 39
WESTMORELAND 1 2 16 2 1 2 1 0 13 38
ST. THOMAS 1 2 10 2 1 2 1 6 10 35 SCHOOL LIBRARY NETWORK 1 2 11 8 7 1 5 4 13 52 GRAND TOTAL 12 6 22 65 229 5 39 16 41 58 94 281 868
282 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 002 Appointments (Provisional) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Name / Substantive Class. / Date of No. Post Location Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Appt. Remarks Kingston and St. DEMOY BARTLEY Andrew Parish Applied and was appointed following 1 Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0100 Provisional 17.05.2010 successful interview TERRENCE School Library Applied and was appointed following 2 THOMPSON Network, Region 4 Technical Operator PIDG/TO 1 JLS 0437 Provisional 17.05.2010 successful interview
St. Catherine Parish ONIEL JOSEPHS Library Network - Greater Portmore Applied and was appointed following 3 Branch Library Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0784 Provisional 17.05.2010 successful interview Kingston and St. DAVIAN BARTLEY Andrew Parish Applied and was appointed following 4 Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0099 Provisional 21.06.2010 successful interview Trelawny Parish Client Systems Applied and was appointed following LINCOLN CAMPBELL 5 Library Network Support Officer MIS/IT 2 JLS 0267 Provisional 05.07.2010 successful interview
ROY-DON WILSON St. Elizabeth Parish Applied and was appointed following 6 Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0430 Provisional 19.07.2010 successful interview
SHAWNEQUE St. Elizabeth Parish Applied and was appointed following KEPPLE 7 Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0422 Provisional 19.07.2010 successful interview Manchester Parish Library Network - DONNA WRIGHT Christiana Branch Applied and was appointed following 8 Library Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0469 Provisional 19.07.2010 successful interview Manchester Parish Applied and was appointed following ALLI-ANN ALLISON 9 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0754 Provisional 19.07.2010 successful interview
283 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 002 Appointments (Provisional) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Name / Substantive Class. / Date of No. Post Location Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Appt. Remarks
St. Catherine Parish CHRISTAL Library Network - MCKENZIE Greater Portmore Applied and was appointed following 10 Branch Library Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0170 Provisional 05.08.2010 successful interview Manchester Parish Applied and was appointed following DANIEL WILLIAMS 11 Library Network Gardener LMO/TS 1 JLS 0496 Provisional 16.08.2010 successful interview Westmoreland CRYSTAL GAVIN Parish Library Applied and was appointed following 12 Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0301 Provisional 01.09.2010 successful interview Clarendon Parish Applied and was appointed following SIMONE SIMPSON 13 Library Network Cleaner/Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0520 Provisional 20.09.2010 successful interview Human Resource Management and LINCOLN POWELL Administration - Building and Applied and was appointed following 14 HQ Maintenance Officer SOG/ST 6 JLS 0804 Provisional 01.10.2010 successful interview St. Mary Parish Client Systems Applied and was appointed following LARHONE WITTER 15 Library Network Support Officer MIS/IT 2 JLS 0720 Provisional 01.10.2010 successful interview
NADINE MCLEAN St. Catherine Parish Applied and was appointed following 16 Library Network Librarian 2 PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0562 Provisional 01.11.2010 successful interview St. Thomas Parish Applied and was appointed following MARSHA-LEE HENRY 17 Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0145 Provisional 01.11.2010 successful interview TANIA HENRY- St. Thomas Parish Applied and was appointed following 18 BLAKE Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0142 Provisional 01.11.2010 successful interview St. Mary Parish Applied and was appointed following TAHALIA OGLE 19 Library Network Librarian 2 PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0719 Provisional 04.10.2010 successful interview Manchester Parish Applied and was appointed following SIDONEY STERLING 20 Library Network Librarian 2 PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0449 Provisional 04.10.2010 successful interview
284 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 002 Appointments (Provisional) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Name / Substantive Class. / Date of No. Post Location Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Appt. Remarks St. Ann Parish Library Network - CARLA PETITE Ocho Rios Branch Applied and was appointed following 21 Library Librarian 2 PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0562 Provisional 04.10.2010 successful interview
DELON STEPHENS School Library Applied and was appointed following 22 Network - Region 5 Senior Library Aide PIDG/LD 2 JLS 0433 Provisional 19.10.2010 successful interview Cataloguing Applied and was appointed following CHRISAN CLAYTON 23 Department - HQ Secretary OPS/SS 1 JLS 0054 Provisional 01.11.2010 successful interview Westmoreland DANIQUE THOMAS Parish Library Applied and was appointed following 24 Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0303 Provisional 01.11.2010 successful interview
ANNA-KAY BROWN St. Catherine Parish Applied and was appointed following 25 Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0140 Provisional 01.11.2010 successful interview Clarendon Parish Applied and was appointed following KAYDENE MAY 26 Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0503 Provisional 08.11.2010 successful interview Clarendon Parish Applied and was appointed following LINTON WILLIAMS 27 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0711 Provisional 08.11.2010 successful interview St. James Parish Library Network - HERBERT COLE Anchovy Branch Applied and was appointed following 28 Library Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0251 Provisional 08.11.2010 successful interview St. James Parish Library Network - JERMAINE HALL Cambridge Branch Applied and was appointed following 29 Library Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0250 Provisional 08.11.2010 successful interview St. James Parish Applied and was appointed following GOURCIA LAIRD 30 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0870 Provisional 15.11.2010 successful interview
285 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 002 Appointments (Provisional) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Name / Substantive Class. / Date of No. Post Location Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Appt. Remarks St. James Parish Applied and was appointed following WARREN WALLACE 31 Library Network Library Aide PIDG/LD 1 JLS 0242 Provisional 15.11.2010 successful interview Portland Parish Applied and was appointed following CHERISE PRYCE 32 Library Network Accounting Clerk FMG/AC 2 JLS 0643 Provisional 15.11.2010 successful interview Kingston and St. CHANTEL Andrew Parish Applied and was appointed following MORRISON 33 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0680 Provisional 22.11.2010 successful interview Clarendon Parish Applied and was appointed following CHERALEE BROWN 34 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0513 Provisional 01.12.2010 successful interview Clarendon Parish Applied and was appointed following AINSLEY CUMMINGS 35 Library Network Senior Library Aide PIDG/LD 2 JLS 0745 Provisional 01.12.2010 successful interview
St. Catherine Parish DOROTHY SAMUELS Library Network - Bridgeport Branch Applied and was appointed following 36 Library Cleaner/Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0122 Provisional 01.12.2010 successful interview Hanover Parish Applied and was appointed following CAVON CAMPBELL 37 Library Network Accounting Tech. FMG/AT 2 JLS 0689 Provisional 06.12.2010 successful interview Manchester Parish Applied and was appointed following ORLANDO HOLT 38 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0753 Provisional 17.01.2011 successful interview
GARNET WHITE St. Elizabeth Parish Applied and was appointed following 39 Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0430 Provisional 01.02.2011 successful interview Trelawny Parish Applied and was appointed following NATASHA SHIRLEY 40 Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0261 Provisional 07.02.2011 successful interview Trelawny Parish Applied and was appointed following JULISA BARRETT 41 Library Network Secretary OPS/SS 1 JLS 0266 Provisional 07.02.2011 successful interview Clarendon Parish Applied and was appointed following ELISA MORGAN 42 Library Network Secretary OPS/SS 1 JLS 0510 Provisional 01.03.2011 successful interview
286 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 002 Appointments (Provisional) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Name / Substantive Class. / Date of No. Post Location Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Appt. Remarks Trelawny Parish Applied and was appointed following MONIQUE WEBB 43 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0700 Provisional 07.03.2011 successful interview St. Ann Parish Applied and was appointed following MARIE LINDSAY 44 Library Network Records Officer PIDG/RIM 2 JLS 0583 Provisional 07.03.2011 successful interview Circulations - Applied and was appointed following CAMESHA BRYAN 45 Headquarters Secretary OPS/SS 1 JLS 0352 Provisional 07.03.2011 successful interview St. Ann Parish Applied and was appointed following OLUTAYO LEWIS 46 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0586 Provisional 07.03.2011 successful interview Human Resource Management and MARK GRANT Administration - Applied and was appointed following 47 Headquarters Handyman LMO/TS 1 JLS 0025 Provisional 07.03.2011 successful interview
RUAN FRANCIS St. Elizabeth Parish Applied and was appointed following 48 Library Network Library Aide PIDG/LD 1 JLS 0554 Provisional 21.03.2011 successful interview
DAVIAN MORGAN St. Elizabeth Parish Applied and was appointed following 49 Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0756 Provisional 21.03.2011 successful interview
287 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 003 Appointments (Permanent) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011 Name / Class. / No. Substantive Post Location New Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Date of Appt. Remarks Appointment was granted after School Library Network, review of performance appraisal and 1 TRINA CHUCK Region 6 Librarian PIDG/LB 3 JLS 0410 Permanent 01.04.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after TESSIA St. James Parish Library review of performance appraisal and 2 CAMPBELL Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0232 Permanent 01.04.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after TRISHA BOWES- Accounting review of performance appraisal and 3 GREEN Finance Division - HQ Technician FMG/AT 1 JLS 0396 Permanent 01.04.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after JERRY-NEAL Accessions Department - review of performance appraisal and 4 RICHARDS Headquarters Research Assistant PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0668 Permanent 01.06.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after ROSEMARIE Westmoreland Parish Accounting review of performance appraisal and 5 RAMSAY Library Network Technician FMG/AT 1 JLS 0305 Permanent 01.06.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after TREVARDO Hanover Parish Library review of performance appraisal and 6 GRANT Network Library Aide PIDG/LD 1 JLS 0286 Permanent 01.06.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after PATRICIA Manchester Parish review of performance appraisal and 7 THOMPSON Library Network Accounting Clerk FMG/AC 2 JLS 0456 Permanent 01.06.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after ASHA St. Ann Parish Library Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0858 Permanent 01.06.10 review of performance appraisal and 8 MONCRIEFFE Network medical report. St. Thomas Parish Cleaner/ Appointment was granted after 9 JOY BROWN Library Network Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0466 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal.
MURDELLA St. Thomas Parish Cleaner/ Appointment was granted after 10 MCPHERSON Library Network Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0453 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal.
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OLIVER Kingston and St. Andrew Appointment was granted after 11 SAWYERS-WATT Parish Library Network Librarian PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0018 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal. Appointment was granted after School Library Network - review of performance appraisal and 12 DASHA ALLEN Headquarters Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0415 Permanent 01.07.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after Senior Library ANDREW School Library Network - PIDG/LD 2 JLS 0426 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal and Aide 13 FINDLEY Headquarters medical report. Appointment was granted after St. Elizabeth Parish Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0548 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal and 14 ZANYA NEPHEW Library Network medical report. Appointment was granted after COLLEEN School Library Network - Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0418 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal and 15 WILLIAMS Headquarters medical report. Appointment was granted after ROX-ANN St. Ann Parish Library Records Officer PIDG/RIM 2 JLS 0583 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal and 16 CORMACK Network medical report. Appointment was granted after STEPHEN St. Catherine Parish Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0785 Permanent 01.07.10 review of performance appraisal and 17 DILLON Library Network medical report. Rural Appointment was granted after LLOYD St. Mary Parish Library Development review of performance appraisal and 18 WILLIAMS Network Librarian PIDG/LB 3 JLS 0603 Permanent 01.08.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after JACKIE-JOE St. Mary Parish Library Cleaner/ review of performance appraisal and 19 SHERWOOD Network Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0628 Permanent 01.08.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after Kingston and St. Andrew review of performance appraisal and 20 SHAUNA TAYLOR Parish Library Network Secretary OPS/SS 1 JLS 0682 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report.
289 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Appendix HRM 003 Appointments (Permanent) w.e.f. April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011 Name / Class. / No. Substantive Post Location New Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Date of Appt. Remarks Appointment was granted after STACEY-ANN Kingston and St. Andrew review of performance appraisal and 21 ELLIS Parish Library Network Secretary OPS/SS 1 JLS 0031 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after MICHAEL St. Catherine Parish review of performance appraisal and 22 SPENCER Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0175 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after ANTOINETTE Kingston and St. Andrew review of performance appraisal and 23 GRAHAM Parish Library Network Librarian 2 PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0015 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after Kingston and St. Andrew review of performance appraisal and 24 ALISON THOMAS Parish Library Network Librarian 2 PIDG/LB 2 JLS 0017 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after AMBROZENE Trelawny Parish Library review of performance appraisal and 25 JOHNSON Network Librarian 4 PIDG/LB 4 JLS 0255 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after St. James Parish Library review of performance appraisal and 26 OPAL SCOTT Network Librarian 3 PIDG/LB 3 JLS 0221 Permanent 01.09.10 medical report. Appointment was granted after St. Elizabeth Parish review of performance appraisal and 27 ROCQUEL BOASE Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0423 Permanent 06.09.10 medical report. Accessions Department - Senior Library Appointment was granted after 28 JOEL REID HQ Aide PIDG/LD 2 JLS 0330 Permanent 01.10.10 review of performance appraisal. RUSHELLE St. Mary Parish Library Appointment was granted after 29 THOMPSON Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0619 Permanent 01.11.10 review of performance appraisal. MELODIA Portland Parish Library Cleaner/ Appointment was granted after 30 POWELL Network Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0661 Permanent 01.10.10 review of performance appraisal. Appointment was granted after CLAUDINE Kingston and St. Andrew Accounting review of performance appraisal and 31 TAYLOR Parish Library Network Technician FMG/AT 2 JLS 0007 Permanent 21.01.11 medical report.
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Appendix HRM 004 Resignation/Separation w.e.f April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
Classification/ Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Type of Appointment Resignation Remarks
1 Jasmine Cornwall Librarian PIDG/ LB 2 St. Ann Permanent 16-Apr-10 No reason given
2 Tysilee McKenzie Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Headquarters Permanent 26-Apr-10 No reason given
3 Elton Brown Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 Trelawny Permanent 30-Apr-10 No reason given
Building & 4 Mark Leachman Maintenance Officer SOG/ST 6 Headquarters Provisional 7-May-10 No reason given
5 Thornea Weise Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Westmoreland Provisional 17-May-10 To attend School
Senior Library 6 Nicole Bennett-Ricketts Assistant PIDG/ LA 2 Hanover Provisional 2-Jun-10 No reason given
Client System Support 7 Otis Morgan Officer MIS/ IT 2 St. Mary Permanent 24-Jun-10 No reason given
8 Cardiff McIntosh Technical Operator PIDG/ TO 1 St. James Provisional 30-Jun-10 No reason given
St. Mary Parish 9 Lisa Andrews Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 Library Provisional 1-Jul-10 Migration
St. Ann Parish Abandonment of 10 Joanne Jackson Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Library Permanent 22-Jul-10 job
11 Shanice Davis Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 Clarendon Provisional 23-Jul-10 To attend School
12 Kamisha Williams Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 Clarendon Permanent 27-Jul-10 No reason given
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Classification/ Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Type of Appointment Resignation Remarks
13 Roger Martin Casual Worker Headquarters Temporary 5-Aug-10 Termination
14 Davina Davis-Lal Administrative Officer GMG/ AM 3 Headquarters Permanent 6-Aug-10 No reason given
15 Orlene Robinson Secretary OPS/ SS II Hanover Permanent 09-Aug-10 No reason given
16 Bryony Bonnick Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Clarendon Permanent 13-Aug-10 To attend School
17 Tashekia Morgan Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 St. Thomas Provisional 13-Aug-10 No reason given
18 Roy-Don Wallace Porter LMO/ TS 1 St. Elizabeth Provisional 23-Aug-10 No reason given
19 Nigel Willis Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 St. Catherine Provisional 25-Aug-10 To attend School
20 Carla Kelly Library Assistant PIDG/ LA1 Trelawny Part-time 25-Aug-10 Personal reason
Marlene McPherson- 21 Prince Secretary OPS/SS II Clarendon Permanent 26-Aug-10 No reason given
St. Mary Parish 22 Monike Greenland Library Assistant PIDG/ LA1 Library Part-time 30-Aug-10 No reason given
23 Sheril Downer Accounting Clerk FMG/ AC II Portland Permanent 1-Sep-10 To attend school
24 Everton Phipps Internal Auditor FMG/ AS III Headquarters Permanent 01-Sep-10 Migration
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Classification/ Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Type of Appointment Resignation Remarks
25 Andre Pusey Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 St. Elizabeth Permanent 6-Sep-10 To attend School
26 Annette Irving Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 KSAPL Permanent 6-Sep-10 Medical reason
More attractive job 27 Emil Douglas Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 St. Catherine Permanent 13-Sep-10 offer
More attractive job 28 Kaydian Anderson Secretary OPS/ SS I St. James Provisional 15-Sep-10 offer
Client System Support 29 Choy Reid Officer MIS/ IT II KSAPL Permanent 24-Sep-10 No reason given
More attractive job 30 Kadian Stewart Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Portland Temporary 25-Sep-10 offer
31 Sherline Brown Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Clarendon Permanent 25-Sep-10 No reason given
Deputy Director, 32 Patricia Lindo Administration GMG/ SEG 1 Headquarters Permanent 5-Oct-10 No reason given
Westmoreland 33 Shakera Chamberlain Librarian PIDG/ LB 2 Parish Library Permanent 11-Oct-10 No reason given
34 Demoy Bartley Porter LMO/ TS 1 KSAPL Provisional 22-Oct-10 No reason given
Kameta Bramwell- Clarendon 35 Worrell Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 Parish Library Temporary 27-Oct-10 No reason given
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Classification/ Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Type of Appointment Resignation Remarks Higholborn Part-time Cleaner Street Branch 36 Velrona McLean Attendant Library Part-time 29-Oct-10 No reason given
Portland Parish 37 Charmaine Boyd Library Aide PIDG/ LD1 Library Permanent 30-Oct-10 To attend School
Clarendon 38 Marlan Wright Senior Library Aide PIDG/ LD 2 Parish Library Provisional 31-Oct-10 No reason given
Bethel Town 39 Beverley Powell-Dove Cleaner Attendant LMO/ TS 1 Branch Library Part-time 31-Oct-10 Family matters
Abandonment of 40 Ryan Blake Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Headquarters Provisional 5-Nov-10 job
41 Marla Waugh Secretary OPS/ SS 1 Headquarters Temporary 30-Nov-10 Termination
More attractive job 42 Trecia Pryce Research Assistant PIDG/ LB 2 Headquarters Permanent 09-Dec-10 offer
43 Dirk-Anthony Jackson Administrative Officer GMG/ AM 2 Hanover Permanent 02-Dec-10 No reason given
St. Mary Parish More attractive job 44 Kademe Lazarus Library Assistant PIDG/ LA Library Temporary 15-Dec-10 offer
St. Ann Parish 45 Jodian Henry Library Assistant PIDG/ LA Library Part-time 21-Dec-10 No reason given
Portland Parish 46 Orlando Jarrett Porter LMO/ TS 1 Library Temporary 31-Dec-10 Termination
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Classification/ Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Type of Appointment Resignation Remarks
St. Ann Parish 47 Nicholas Graham Senior Librarian PIDG/ LB4 Library Permanent 03-Feb-11 No reason given
St. Catherine 48 Ricardo Porter Library Aide PIDG/ LD1 Parish Library Provisional 01-Feb-11 No reason given
49 Simone Simpson Cleaner Attendant LMO/ TS 1 Clarendon Provisional 07-Feb-11 Personal Reasons
St. Catherine 50 Kerian Ford Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Parish Library Permanent 08-Feb-11 No reason given
St. Mary Parish 51 Kadian Francis Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 Library Permanent 21-Feb-11 No reason given
Client System Support 52 Derron Watson Officer MIS/IT 11 Portland Provisional 28-Feb-11 Termination
St. Elizabeth 53 Allison Morris Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Parish Library Permanent 1-Mar-11 No reason given
St. Catherine 54 Alvin Patterson Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 Parish Library Permanent 28-Feb-11 No reason given
Accounting St. Ann Parish 55 Kaleen Powell Technician FMG/ AT 1 Library Provisional 1-Mar-11 No reason given
56 Stanford Samuels Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 KSAPL Permanent 1-Mar-11 No reason given
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Appendix HRM 005
STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2010 - MARCH 2011
NO. OF NAME OF COURSES PARTICIPANTS COST REMARKS Human Resource 49 - Ministry of Finance & the Public Management (HRM) Service in collaboration with Training for the Public Management Institute for National Sector Development (MIND)
The Microsoft Project 1 - Central Information Technology Office Server 2007 Enterprise (CITO) Management Workshop African Caribbean Institute of Oral History Workshop 11 $54,707.00 Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank - Held Jamaica Library Service, Headquarters We Likkle but We Hosted by Jamaica Library Service - Tallawah-- - Parents 20 $12,000.00 held at Manchester Parish Library Reading with Babies & Cultural Centre Toddlers Fundraising Workshop 5 - Library and Information Association of Jamaica (LIAJA) in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy
Symposium: “Hand-held LIAJA - Held at the University of the Technologies: Touch, 2 $5,000.00 West Indies Main Library Talk, Learn” Accounting Technician Hosted by Jamaica Library Service - Seminar 14 $11,700.00 held at Jamaica Library Service, Headquarters Retirement Seminar: Hosted by Jamaica Library Service - “Preparing for the Next 17 $13,000.00 held at Jamaica Library Service, Phase: Life after Sixty Headquarters (60)” Geospatial Data Collection - Office of the Prime Minister: National Workshop 1 Spatial Data Management Division
“Cloud Computering Online Computer Library Centre Technology: taking 5 $5,000.00 (OCLC). Held at the Kingston & St. Libraries to the Cloud” Andrew Parish Library
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NO. OF NAME OF COURSES PARTICIPANTS COST REMARKS Jamaica Association of Administrative Work/Life Balance…Fight 3 $22,500.00 Professionals (JAAP) Kingston Chapter. or Flight Held at the Jamaica Conference Centre
Grievance Handling 2 - Ministry of Finance & The Public Workshop Service
Conducted by CER Consultants. Held at ACCPAC Training 10 $112,000.00 Jamaica Library Service, Headquarters
Customer Service Training 44 $474,674.45 Conducted by MIND. Held in Ocho Rios, St. Ann and JLS Headquarters
Road Safety Seminar 33 $27,720.00 Hosted by Jamaica Library Service - held at the Jamaica Library Service, Headquarters
Librarian Orientation 10 $9,700.00 Hosted by Jamaica Library Service - Seminar held at the Jamaica Library Service, Headquarters
Children Services Seminar 23 $18,550.00 Hosted by Jamaica Library Service - held at the Jamaica Library Service, Headquarters
TOTAL 250 $766,551.45
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Appendix HRM 006 MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY 2010-2011
Registration/ Make of Vehicle Date of Purchase Purchase Price Service Point Age Comments Licence
Toyota Hiace 8621 DD October 1999 $694,185.15 Headquarters 11 years Operational
Toyota Hilux Vigo 6711 FL December 2008 $2,733,635.59 Headquarters 2 years Operational
Nissan Civilian Mobile Library 9742 AQ June 1990 US$40,000.00 Headquarters 20 years Operational
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2259 EU May 2006 $2,323,809.00 Headquarters 4 years Operational
Toyota Hiace Minibus 0276 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 Headquarters 2 months Operational
Toyota Hilux 2461 FD October 2007 $1,575,347.61 Headquarters 3 years Operational
Headquarters - Toyota Hilux 2189 FN December 2008 $2,026,442.60 SLN 2 years Operational
Mitsubishi Rosa 2535 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 St. Mary 7 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 5896 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 St. Mary 2 years Operational St. Thomas Parish Library Toyota Hiace 8600 DD 1999 $711,001.34 Network 11 years Sold October 2010
Mitsubishi Rosa 2534 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 St. Thomas 7 years Operational
Toyota Hiace Minibus 0274 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 St. Thomas 2 years Operational Clarendon Parish Library Mitsubishi Rosa 2532 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 Network 7 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 2464 FD Oct. 2007 $1,575,347.61 Clarendon 3 years Operational
Toyota Minibus 0273 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 Clarendon 2 years Operational Hanover Parish Library Mitsubishi Pajero 4231 DB May 1999 $1,083,500.00 Network 11 years Operational
Mitsubishi Rosa 2533 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 Hanover 7 years Operational
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Registration/ Make of Vehicle Date of Purchase Purchase Price Service Point Age Comments Licence
St. James Parish Library Mitsubishi Pajero 5734 BQ April 1997 $856,603.00 Network 13 years Sold October 2010
Mitsubishi Rosa 2531 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 St. James 7 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 5892 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 St. James 2 years Operational
Toyota Panel Van 5894 FM December 2008 $1,430,777.63 SLN - Region 2 2 years Operational St. Elizabeth Parish Library Toyota Hilux 5893 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 Network 2 years Operational
Mitsubishi Rosa 2530 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 St. Elizabeth 7 years Operational St. Catherine Parish Library Toyota Hiace 7697 DP August 13, 2001 $770,000.00 Network 9 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 2463 FD Oct. 2007 $1,575,347.61 St. Catherine 3 years Operational Kingston & St. Nissan Civilian Andrew Parish Mobile Library 9747 AQ June 1990 US$40,000.00 Library Network 20 years Operational
Honda (Solo) Kingston & St. M/Bike 6316 E 1998 $68,695.65 Andrew 12 years Not Operational
Nissan Civilian Kingston & St. Mobile Library 5877 DZ April 5, 1998 $1,137,979.00 Andrew 12 years Operational
Kingston & St. Toyota Hilux 8695 DD September 30, 1999 $1,137,979.00 Andrew 11 years Operational
Toyota Hiace Kingston & St. Minibus 0277 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 Andrew 2 years Operational
Toyota Hiace 5821 DZ 2003 $1,173,000.00 Trelawny 7 years Operational Manchester Parish Library Toyota Hilux 7361 BQ August 1997 $677,614.82 Network 13 years Operational
Toyota Hiace Minibus 0278 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 Manchester 2 years Operational
Mitsubishi L300 9293 EU June 2006 $1,139,289.00 SLN Reg. 3 4 years Operational
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Registration/ Make of Vehicle Date of Purchase Purchase Price Service Point Age Comments Licence
St. Ann Nissan Civilian Parish Library Mobile Library 9149 DW June 1990 US$40,000.00 Network 20 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 5891 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 St. Ann 2 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 8630 DD 1999 $829,000.00 St. Ann 11 years Operational
Mitsubishi L300 9295 EU June 2006 $1,139,289.00 SLN Reg. 4 4 years Operational
Toyota Hilux 5895 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 Portland 2 years Operational
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 6404 DR December 3, 2001 $1,550,000.00 Portland 9 years Operational
Mitsubishi L300 9294 EU June 2006 $1,139,289.00 SLN Reg. 5 4 years Operational
Toyota Hiace Panel Westmoreland Van 0275 FM December 2008 $1,430,752.40 Parish Network 2 years Operational
Nissan Civilian Mobile Library 9746 AQ June 1990 US$40,000.00 Westmoreland 20 years Sold October 2010
Toyota Corolla 9951 DW June 1996 $598,499.45 Westmoreland 14 years Sold October 2010
Toyota Hilux 2462 FD October 2007 $1,575,347.61 Westmoreland 3 years Operational
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Travelling Allowance or Pension or Gratuity or Value of Other Performance Assignment of Retirement Non-Cash Incentive Motor Vehicle Benefits Other Allowances Benefits Position of Senior Executive Year Salary ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) Total ($)
Board Chairman 2010/2011 12,500.00 - - - - - 12,500.00
Chair, Finance Committee 2010/2011 21,000.00 - - - - - 21,000.00
Chair, HR Committee 2010/2011 7,000.00 - - - - - 7,000.00
Chair, Audit Committee 2010/2011 14,000.00 14,000.00
Chair, Development Committee 2010/2011 14,000.00 - - - - - 14,000.00
Board Member 1 2010/2011 7,500.00 - - - - - 7,500.00
Board Member 2 2010/2011 7,500.00 - - - - - 7,500.00
Board Member 3 2010/2011 7,500.00 7,500.00
Board Member 4 2010/2011 7,500.00 7,500.00
Board Member 5 2010/2011 7,500.00 - - - - - 7,500.00
Board Member 6 2010/2011 7,500.00 - - - - - 7,500.00
Director General 2010/2011 3,956,382.00 - 796,500.00 - 21,000.00 - 4,773,882.00
Senior Director 2010/2011 2,537,298.64 - 796,500.00 - - - 3,333,798.64
Director , Finance 2010/2011 2,177,017.65 - 420,000.00 - - - 2,597,017.65
Director, Human Resource Management & Administration 2010/2011 2,154,916.89 - 420,000.00 - - - 2,574,916.89
Director, Information Technology 2010/2011 1,782,678.24 - 420,000.00 2,202,678.24
Total 12,721,793.42 - 2,853,000.00 - 21,000.00 - 15,595,793.42
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DIRECTORS COMPENSATION
Motor Vehicle All Other Upkeep/Travelling Compensation Allowance or Value of including Non-Cash Fees Assignment of Motor Benefits as applicable Position of Director ($) Vehicle ($) Honoraria ($) ($) Total ($)
Director, School Library Network - 420,000.00 - 2,051,270.04 2,471,270.04
Director, Public Library Network - 420,000.00 - 2,190,686.17 2,610,686.17
Senior Accounting Officer - 280,200.00 - 1,855,843.96 2,136,043.96
Budget Officer - 280,200.00 - 1,745,902.49 2,026,102.49
Deputy Director, Administration - 420,000.00 - 294,688.74 714,688.74
Deputy Director, Human Resource Management - 420,000.00 - 1,178,754.96 1,598,754.96
Deputy Director, Library Technology - 420,000.00 - 1,564,180.34 1,984,180.34
Deputy Director, Database & Network - 420,000.00 - 1,634,625.00 2,054,625.00
Internal Auditor - 35,000.00 - 542,135.40 577,135.40
Regional Director, Region 1 - 420,000.00 - 1,877,858.04 2,297,858.04
Regional Director, Region 2 - 420,000.00 - 2,012,742.38 2,432,742.38
Acting Regional Director, Region 2 140,000.00 575,916.53 715,916.53
Regional Director, Region 3 - 460,484.00 - 1,873,255.39 2,333,739.39
Regional Director, Region 4 - 420,000.00 - 2,053,628.88 2,473,628.88
Regional Director, Region 5 - 420,000.00 - 2,230,476.92 2,650,476.92
Regional Director, Region 6 - 420,000.00 - 2,215,458.37 2,635,458.37 Total - 5,815,884.00 - 25,897,423.61 31,713,307.61
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